Term Name: | dimethyl carbonate |
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Synonyms: | carbonic acid, dimethyl ester, dimethyl carbonate, DMC, methyl carbonate |
Definition: | A carbonate ester that is carbonic acid in which both hydrogens are replaced by methyl groups. A flammable, colourless liquid (m.p. 2-4degreeC, b.p. 90degreeC) with a characterstic ester-like odour, it is used as a 'green' methylating agent and as a solvent. |
Ontology: | ChEBI [CHEBI:36596] ( EBI ) |