Propylene Carbonate / Propylene Carbonate - CAS N° 108-32-7

Propylene Carbonate (PC) is an aprotic polar organic solvent derived from the catalyzed reaction between carbon dioxide (CO₂) and propylene oxide. This manufacturing process is considered "green" as it consumes CO₂ and 100% of the atoms from the reactants are found in the finished product ("atom economy"). This cyclic carbonate ester is chiral but used only in racemic form, notably as a solvent and diluent. Heavier than its ethylene counterpart, ethylene carbonate (CAS 96-49-1), it has a higher boiling point and flash point, low toxicity, and a mild odor. It is miscible with water, just like DPM, MPG, DMSO but is not hygroscopic and is classified as non-VOC (volatile organic compound).

Propylene Carbonate is stable under most conditions and is non-corrosive. It is particularly suitable for applications and processes requiring high purity, such as electronics or certain recycling of spent materials. It is an excellent solvent for many organic and inorganic materials.

We offer this product intended for professionals, in 20-liter cans, 200-liter drums, and 1000-liter IBCs.

MAIN FUNCTIONS

Solvent, cleaning diluent, stripper.

INDUSTRIAL USE

• Resin and paint industry: plasticizer for polyurethane formulation, reactive agent for urethane and epoxy resins. Gelling agent for clays, binder for the manufacture of foundry sand molds. Solvent in adhesives. Plasticizer
• Chemical industry: chemical intermediate
• Textile industry: safe solvent for certain dyes
• Cleaning products industry: cleaner, degreaser, paint stripper
• Cosmetics industry: solvent and viscosity control agent, present in spray deodorants, lip inks, skin care products, foundation, and concealer
• Petroleum gas / natural gas industry
• Electronics industry: used as an electrolyte solvent in lithium batteries. Ion exchange agent. Used in Li-ion electrolyte.
• Pharmaceutical industry: excipient for certain medications

USAGE TIPS

Consult the safety data sheet.

Other names

French names:

1,2-PROPANEDIOL CARBONATE
1,2-PROPANEDIOL CYCLIC CARBONATE
1,2-PROPANEDIYL CARBONATE
1,2-PROPYLENE CARBONATE
1-METHYLETHYLENE CARBONATE
4-METHYL-1,3-DIOXOLAN-2-ONE
CARBONATE DE PROPANEDIOL-1,2
CARBONATE DE PROPYLENE
Propylene carbonate
CYCLIC 1,2-PROPYLENE CARBONATE
CYCLIC METHYLETHYLEN CARBONATE
CYCLIC METHYLETHYLENE CARBONATE
CYCLIC PROPYLENE CARBONATE
Propylene carbonate
PROPYLENE GLYCOL CYCLIC CARBONATE
4-methyl-1,3-dioxolan-2-one

English name:

Propylene carbonate