Vinylene Carbonate (VC) Supplier in Malaysia
- Also known as
- VC
- 1,3-Dioxol-2-One
Vinylene carbonate supplier for battery electrolyte and polymer buyers in Malaysia. Also written VC and 1,3-dioxol-2-one, this unsaturated cyclic carbonate carries the CAS number 872-36-6. It is one of the classic film-forming additives for lithium-ion electrolytes, added at low levels so it polymerises at the anode and builds a protective passivating layer.
The carbon-carbon double bond is the reason the molecule earns its keep: the same reactivity that forms films in a cell also makes it a usable monomer in polymer synthesis. Commercial grades are an electrolyte additive grade, a monomer and high-purity grade, and a general industrial grade, separated on assay, water and impurity limits. VC is a liquid at ordinary room temperature but can crystallise when the ambient temperature drops.
Typical use is in electrolyte formulation for consumer, electric-vehicle and stationary energy-storage cells, alongside research and selected polymer routes. It is not ethylene carbonate or fluoroethylene carbonate, which are separate additives with their own pages.
Send the required grade, any purity or water limit, quantity and delivery location with your enquiry. Availability, packing, documentation and delivery timing are confirmed with the quotation. Supply is subject to applicable requirements.
- Grade
- electrolyte additive, monomer and high-purity, industrial
- Appearance
- clear, colourless to pale yellow liquid that may crystallise at cooler ambient temperatures
Vinylene Carbonate grades and forms
We supply several forms to suit different formulating and dosing setups. If you need a size that is not listed, ask us.
| Grade | Form | Assay | Typical use | Packing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrolyte additive grade | clear, colourless to pale yellow liquid | — | Classic film-forming additive for lithium-ion electrolytes, added at low levels to build a protective layer on the anode during early cycling. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| Monomer and high-purity grade | clear, colourless liquid | — | Reactive monomer duty in polymer synthesis and tighter-purity material for cell prototyping and additive research. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| General industrial grade | clear, colourless to pale yellow liquid | — | Standard commercial material for electrolyte and formulation work that accepts normal additive-grade limits. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
How to buy vinylene carbonate from ChemTrade
Request a quote for vinylene carbonate
Use the form below to request a quotation. You can also email sales@chemtrademalaysia.com or send us a message on WhatsApp.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical identity | vinylene carbonate, CAS 872-36-6 | — |
| Formula | C3H2O3 | — |
| Molecular feature | unsaturated cyclic carbonate; the carbon-carbon double bond drives both the film-forming behaviour and the monomer reactivity | — |
| Physical state | liquid at ordinary room temperature; may crystallise when the ambient temperature drops | — |
| Grade controls | assay, water content, acid value and residual impurity limits are confirmed against the quoted grade and certificate of analysis | — |
Vinylene Carbonate applications
Safety and handling
Store sealed in a cool, dry place away from heat, ignition sources and strong oxidisers. The material can crystallise in cooler conditions, so check the safety data sheet for the quoted grade before handling.
Common questions about vinylene carbonate
What is vinylene carbonate used for in batteries?
VC is one of the classic film-forming additives for lithium-ion electrolytes. Added at low levels, it polymerises at the anode surface to build a protective passivating layer during the first charge cycles.
Why is vinylene carbonate described as a monomer?
The molecule carries a carbon-carbon double bond, so it polymerises readily. Beyond battery electrolytes, that reactivity makes it a useful monomer for polymer and copolymer synthesis.
Is vinylene carbonate the same as ethylene carbonate?
No. Ethylene carbonate is the saturated carbonate and has its own page, while vinylene carbonate carries a double bond and behaves differently. They are separate chemicals, so order each by name.
Is vinylene carbonate the same as fluoroethylene carbonate?
No. Vinylene carbonate is unsaturated, while fluoroethylene carbonate is fluorinated, and the two form films through different chemistry. Each has its own page, so the additive named on the formulation is what should be ordered.
Can vinylene carbonate crystallise in storage?
Yes. It is a liquid at ordinary room temperature but can crystallise when the ambient temperature drops. Follow the product documentation and safety data sheet for the quoted grade before conditioning or handling it.
What does a vinylene carbonate quotation need from me?
Provide the grade, any purity or water limit, quantity, delivery location and preferred packing. Price and validity are confirmed on enquiry rather than published.