Is e242 the same as Dimethyl Dicarbonate?

Yes — e242 and Dimethyl Dicarbonate refer to the same ingredient in our catalogue.

Is dmdc the same as Dimethyl Dicarbonate?

Yes — dmdc and Dimethyl Dicarbonate refer to the same ingredient in our catalogue.

Is диметил дикарбонат the same as Dimethyl Dicarbonate?

Yes — диметил дикарбонат and Dimethyl Dicarbonate refer to the same ingredient in our catalogue.

Dimethyl Dicarbonate (E242) — what it is & is it safe?

What is Dimethyl Dicarbonate?

Cold-sterilization preservative used in juices, wine and soft drinks to prevent microbial spoilage. Breaks down within hours into CO2 and a trace of methanol; EFSA-approved at low use levels.

Is Dimethyl Dicarbonate safe?

Dimethyl Dicarbonate is a moderate health concern — best consumed in moderation.

Score impact: −2 points on the FoodsScan score (FoodsScan scores run 0–100, where 100 is best.)

Found in 9 of 12,846 analysed products in the FoodsScan database.

Regulatory sources: EFSA

Also known as

Dimethyl Dicarbonate is also known as e242, dmdc, диметил дикарбонат, dimethyl dicarbonate — these all refer to the same ingredient.

dimethyl dicarbonate e242 диметил дикарбонат dmdc

Related additives

Citric Acid (E330) Water Natural Flavouring Potassium Sorbate (E202) Sugar (Sucrose) Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) (E300) Locust Bean Gum (E410) Orange Sodium Benzoate (E211) Sucralose (E955) Sorbic Acid (E200) Sodium Sorbate (E201) Calcium Sorbate (E203) Benzoic Acid (E210) Potassium Benzoate (E212) Calcium Benzoate (E213)

Products containing Dimethyl Dicarbonate

EPSA Non Carbonated Orangeade 5201171000164

Sour Cherry 5201171331039

orange juice with co2 5201946901078

Loux plus ‘n light 5202238020088

Orange juice 5201171331121

πορτοκαλάδα 5202238120085

Prisun sour cherry 3800747600344

ReMix kruška 8600037656830

Присъни ягода банан 3800747621172