Polypropylene Carbonate

GPTKB entity

Statements (27)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:chemical_compound
gptkb:plastic
gptkbp:appearance white solid
gptkbp:biodegradable yes
gptkbp:CASNumber 25511-85-7
gptkbp:chemicalFormula (C4H6O3)n
gptkbp:density 1.2 g/cm³
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Polypropylene Carbonate
gptkbp:meltingPoint 40°C to 120°C (depends on molecular weight)
gptkbp:molecularWeight 102.09 g/mol (monomer unit)
gptkbp:monomer carbon dioxide
propylene carbonate
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:plastic
polyethylene carbonate
gptkbp:reusable yes
gptkbp:solubility insoluble
polar solvents
gptkbp:synthesisType copolymerization of carbon dioxide and propylene oxide
gptkbp:thermalDecomposition decomposes above 200°C
gptkbp:toxicity low
gptkbp:uses binder in adhesives
binder in ceramics
coating material
component in biodegradable plastics
electrolyte in lithium batteries
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:PPC
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5