Diethyl carbonate

Description

1. Product Overview
   Diethyl Carbonate is a high-purity, colorless, flammable organic carbonate widely used as a versatile solvent and intermediate in industrial chemical synthesis. It plays a critical role in the production of lithium-ion battery electrolytes, pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty coatings. Its low toxicity profile combined with strong solvency power makes it an attractive alternative to more hazardous carbonate solvents. In today’s rapidly expanding energy storage and green chemistry markets, Diethyl Carbonate is strategically important due to its alignment with cleaner, high-performance industrial processes and increasing demand from advanced manufacturing sectors.
2. Key Specifications & Technical Characteristics

• Chemical composition: Diethyl Carbonate (DEC), C5H10O3
• Purity level: ≥ 99.0% (industrial grade / battery grade available)
• Physical state: Clear, colorless liquid
• Odor: Mild ester-like odor
• Density: ~1.06–1.07 g/cm³ at 20°C
• Boiling point: ~126–128°C
• Solubility: Slightly soluble in water; miscible with most organic solvents
• Packaging options: 200L steel drums, IBC tanks, ISO tank containers
• Shelf life: 24 months under recommended storage conditions (cool, dry, well-ventilated area)

3. Core Industrial Applications

• Lithium-ion battery electrolytes: Used as a key solvent and co-solvent to improve ionic conductivity and battery performance
• Pharmaceutical industry: Intermediate in synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and intermediates
• Agrochemical production: Solvent and reactant in formulation of crop protection chemicals
• Coatings and adhesives: Enhances flow, viscosity control, and film-forming properties
• Chemical synthesis: Methylating and carbonylating agent in specialty organic reactions
  Its superior volatility profile, low toxicity compared to traditional solvents, and excellent electrochemical stability make it a preferred choice over ethylene carbonate-based alternatives in advanced energy applications.

4. Competitive Advantages

• High purity consistency ensuring reliable performance in sensitive industrial applications
• Stable and scalable supply chain capable of supporting long-term bulk procurement contracts
• Efficient global logistics network enabling safe transport via ISO tank and containerized shipping
• Competitive pricing structure optimized for large-volume industrial buyers
• Environmentally favorable profile with lower toxicity and improved biodegradability compared to conventional carbonate solvents
• Comprehensive technical documentation including COA, MSDS, and regulatory compliance support
• Strong quality control systems ensuring batch-to-batch uniformity and traceability

5. Commercial & Supply Information

• Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ): BULK 20 MT
• Loading capacity: 20–22 MT per ISO tank container (depending on shipping configuration and density)