Di-o-tolyl carbonate

• CAT Number: I026239
• CAS Number: 617-09-4
• Molecular Formula: C15H14O3
• Molecular Weight: 242.27
• Purity: 98%
• Synonyms: Di-o-tolyl carbonate; AI3-14989; AI3 14989; AI314989
• Solubility: Soluble in DMSO
• Appearance: Solid powder
• Storage: Dry, dark and at 0 - 4 C for short term (days to weeks) or -20 C for long term (months to years).
• IUPAC Name: bis(2-methylphenyl) carbonate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C15H14O3/c1-11-7-3-5-9-13(11)17-15(16)18-14-10-6-4-8-12(14)2/h3-10H,1-2H3
• InChIKey: POZGCGJFBOZPCM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC1=CC=CC=C1OC(=O)OC2=CC=CC=C2C

Di-o-tolyl carbonate（Cat No.:I026239）is an organic compound used in chemical synthesis, particularly in the production of polycarbonate plastics and other polymer materials. It consists of two tolyl (methylphenyl) groups attached to a carbonate functional group. This compound serves as an intermediate in the synthesis of polycarbonates by reacting with bisphenol A or other aromatic diols. Di-o-tolyl carbonate is also used in the synthesis of various pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and fine chemicals due to its versatile reactivity. Its chemical stability and ability to undergo nucleophilic substitution reactions make it valuable in various industrial and research applications.