Ethylene Carbonate, PurReagent >99.0%

PurReagent


Synonym:  1,3-Dioxolan-2-one
Linear Formula:  C3H4O3
Molecular Weight:  88.06 g/mol
CAS Number: 96-49-1

Properties

Vapour pressure 0.02 mmHg ( 36.4 °C)
Assay Purity >99%
Refractive index n20/D 1.4199
B pt. 243-244 °C
M pt. 35-38 °C
Density 1.321 g/mL at 25 °C
Form Solid

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H302,H319,H373
Precautionary Statement  P260 - P264 - P270 - P301 + P312 - P305 + P351 + P338 - P314
GHS Pictogram
Signal word Warning
HS Code 29209000
Flash point 320 °F
Storage Temp. Room Temperature
Storage Class 11 - Combustible Solids

Description

Application
Ethylene carbonate is widely used as a solvent component in lithium-ion battery electrolytes to improve ionic conductivity and battery performance.

Purpose
The purpose of ethylene carbonate is to dissolve electrolyte salts and help transport lithium ions efficiently between a batterys electrodes.

General Description
Ethylene carbonate is a colorless odorless organic compound with the chemical formula C3H4O3 commonly found as a solid or highly viscous liquid near room temperature.