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China and the United States are the leading exporters of Vinylene carbonate, together accounting for the majority of global shipments, while South Korea, Japan, and Germany represent the largest importers—primarily driven by demand from lithium-ion battery electrolyte manufacturers. Imports by East Asian battery-producing nations have risen steadily since 2022, coinciding with tightening supply constraints and upward pressure on Vinylene carbonate prices.
Vinylene carbonate is a colorless to pale yellow liquid at room temperature, with moderate volatility and a faint, characteristic odor; it has a melting point of approximately 21–23 °C and a boiling point of about 165–168 °C. It is classified as a cyclic organic carbonate and functions primarily as a reactive monomer and chemical intermediate. Its principal industrial use is as an electrolyte additive in lithium-ion batteries, where it enhances solid-electrolyte interphase (SEI) formation on anode materials. It is also employed in the synthesis of specialty polymers, including poly(vinylene carbonate) derivatives, and as a crosslinking agent or comonomer in functional coatings and adhesives.
clear colorless to light yellow liquid
This chemical is included in Fine Chemicals. See more about what is Vinylene Carbonate and Vinylene Carbonate SDS information.
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