Term Name: dimethyl carbonate
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.
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:36596]  ( EBI )

Relationships
is a type of: carbonate ester
has_role: reagent solvent