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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. 2-4°C, b.p. 90°C) with a characterstic ester-like odour, it is used as a 'green' methylating agent and as a solvent.
References
  • cas:616-38-6
  • gmelin:164288
  • hmdb:HMDB0029580
  • pubmed:11233818
  • pubmed:11933258
  • pubmed:18792036
  • pubmed:19932022
  • pubmed:21307820
  • pubmed:21516311
  • pubmed:21531395
  • pubmed:22301882
  • pubmed:22953780
  • pubmed:23178034
  • reaxys:635821
  • wikipedia.en:Dimethyl_carbonate
Ontology
ChEBI  ( EBI )
Resources
CTD
Relationships
Phenotype
Phenotype resulting from dimethyl carbonate
Phenotype where environments contain dimethyl carbonate
Phenotype modified by environments containing dimethyl carbonate
Phenotype affecting dimethyl carbonate
Human Disease Model