Application:
In organic synthesis
as a substance or solvent in organic synthesis, instead of phosgene, dimethyle sulfate, ect
Called as "green chemical" and "new cornerstone for or organic synthesis"
In gasoline industry as a fuel additive...
Dimethyl Carbonate (DMC) is a strong contender to help the refining industry to meet the Clean Air Act specification for oxygen in gasoline. DMC (53.3% O) has about 3 times the oxygen content as methyl tert-butyl ether (MTBE, 18.2%) and its synthesis is not dependent upon oil.