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dimethyl carbonate

Term ID
CHEBI:36596
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.
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Phenotype
Phenotype resulting from dimethyl carbonate
Phenotype where environments contain dimethyl carbonate
Phenotype modified by environments containing dimethyl carbonate
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