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China and Germany are the leading exporters of diethyl carbonate, accounting for a substantial share of global shipments, while the United States, South Korea, and Japan are the largest importers. These countries collectively dominate trade flows, reflecting strong demand from battery electrolyte and pharmaceutical manufacturing sectors. Import volumes in East Asia have risen steadily since 2022, coinciding with upward pressure on diethyl carbonate prices amid tightening supply chains and increased lithium-ion battery production.
Diethyl carbonate is a clear, colorless, volatile liquid with a faint, ethereal odor. It is an organic carbonate ester, characterized by a boiling point of approximately 126–127 °C and a melting point near −40 °C. Primarily employed as a versatile chemical intermediate, it serves in the synthesis of polycarbonates, pharmaceuticals (e.g., antiepileptic agents), agrochemicals, and lithium-ion battery electrolytes. Its applications span polymer manufacturing, pharmaceutical synthesis, crop protection formulations, and specialty solvents for coatings and electronics.
Solvent for nitrocellulose; manufacture of radio tubes; fixing rare earths to cathode elements.
colourless liquid with a mild odour
This chemical is included in Fine Chemicals. See more about what is Diethyl carbonate and Diethyl carbonate SDS information.
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