Tags: Chemical Compound, Chemical Substance.
Dimethyl carbonate (DMC) is an organic compound with the formula OC(OCH3)2. It is a colourless flammable liquid. It is classified as a carbonate ester. This compound has found use as a methylating agent and more recently as a solvent that is exempt from classification as a volatile organic compound (VOC) in the US. Dimethyl carbonate is often considered to be a green reagent.
