Propylene Carbonate, CAS 108-32-7, for industrial solvent, extraction and grade-specific electrolyte formulations. Before requesting a quotation, confirm assay, water content, acidity, colour, relevant impurities, packaging and intended formulation, and request current TDS, COA and SDS.
Propylene Carbonate (PC) CAS 108-32-7
- CAS: 108-32-7
- Synonyms: Propylene carbonate; 1,2-Propylene carbonate; 4-Methyl-1,3-dioxolan-2-one; PC
- Einecs: 203-572-1
- Molecular Formula: C₄H₆O₃
- Grade: Confirm on the offered specification and lot COA: assay, water content, acidity, colour, relevant impurities, packaging and intended formulation.
- Package: Compatible sealed packaging; confirm configuration for quantity, transport mode, destination and grade requirements
Product Description
Product name: Propylene Carbonate (PC)
Recognized names: Propylene carbonate; 1,2-Propylene carbonate; 4-Methyl-1,3-dioxolan-2-one; PC
CAS Number: 108-32-7
EC Number: 203-572-1
Molar mass: 102.09 g/mol
Formula: C₄H₆O₃
Appearance: clear, colourless liquid; confirm colour and water on the offered specification.
Melting point: -49 °C
Boiling point: 240 °C
Density: 1.204 g/cm³
Refractive index: 1.421
Flash point: 132 °C
Industrial use: polar aprotic solvent for coatings, cleaners, extraction and other process formulations. Electrolyte use requires a separately qualified grade with controlled water and impurities; no battery grade is established here.
For related organic carbonate solvent raw materials, see Ethylene Carbonate and Dimethyl Carbonate.
Packaging: confirm a compatible sealed configuration for the required grade, quantity, transport mode and destination.
FAQ - Technical & Supply Chain
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Are Propylene Carbonate and PC the same solvent?
A: Yes. Propylene carbonate and PC identify CAS 108-32-7, a cyclic carbonate solvent. They are not ethylene carbonate, dimethyl carbonate or propylene glycol. The purchase order should state industrial, battery or other grade, water limit and the intended use. -
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What are the main industrial uses of Propylene Carbonate?
A: It is a polar aprotic solvent for coatings, cleaners, extraction and other process formulations. Electrolyte use requires a separately qualified grade with controlled water and impurities; the generic product identity does not establish battery grade. -
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Which specifications matter when purchasing industrial Propylene Carbonate?
A: Agree assay by GC, water, colour, acidity, chloride or ionic impurities, nonvolatile residue and trace metals where relevant. Battery-electrolyte service typically requires tighter water and metal limits than general industrial solvent use, so the specification should match the application. -
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What physical properties should be used to check an offered lot?
A: Confirm a clear, colourless liquid with melting point about -49 degrees C, boiling point about 240-243 degrees C, density about 1.204 g/cm3, refractive index about 1.419-1.422 and flash point about 132 degrees C. Normal grade variation can affect water, colour and acid content, so the specification should be agreed before release. -
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What should be confirmed before bulk Propylene Carbonate delivery?
A: Confirm drum, IBC or tanker format, container compatibility, temperature range, quantity, previous cargo and unloading connection. Keep the material sealed and dry, follow the applicable flammable-liquid controls, and distinguish standard industrial PC from any separately qualified electrolyte grade.
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