| Synonyms | DMDC |
| Dimethyl pyrocarbonate |
| Definition | |
| Chemical name | Dimethyl dicarbonate |
| Pyrocarbonic acid dimethyl ester |
| Einecs | 224-859-8 |
| Chemical formula | C4H6O5 |
| Molecular weight | 134,09 |
| Assay | Content not less than 99,8 % |
| Description | Colourless liquid, decomposes in aqueous solution. It is corrosive to skin and eyes and toxic by inhalation and ingestion |
| Identification | |
A.Decomposition | After dilution positive tests for CO2 and methanol |
B.Melting point | 17 oC |
| Boiling point | 172 oC with decomposition |
C.Density 20 oC | Approximately 1,25 g/cm3 |
D.Infrared spectrum | Maxima at 1 156 and 1 832 cm- 1 |
| Purity | |
| Dimethyl carbonate | Not more than 0,2 % |
| Chlorine, total | Not more than 3 mg/kg |
| Arsenic | Not more than 3 mg/kg |
| Lead | Not more than 5 mg/kg |
| Mercury | Not more than 1 mg/kg |
| Heavy metals (as Pb) | Not more than 10 mg/kg |