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Bis(2-ethylhexyl) adipate

for synthesis

Synonym(s):

Bis(2-ethylhexyl) adipate, Bis(2-ethylhexyl) hexanedioate, Di-(2-ethylhexyl) adipate, Diisooctyl adipate, Hexanedioic bis(2-ethylhexyl ester)

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
CH3(CH2)3CH(C2H5)CH2OOC(CH2)4COOCH2CH(C2H5)(CH2)
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
370.57
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352108
EC Index Number:
203-090-1

vapor pressure

<0.001 hPa ( 20 °C)

Quality Level

Assay

≥98.0% (GC)

form

liquid

autoignition temp.

350 °C (DIN 51794)

potency

>5000 mg/kg LD50, oral (Rat)
8410 mg/kg LD50, skin (Rabbit)

expl. lim.

0.24 % (v/v)

pH

7 (20 °C in H2O)

bp

247-252 °C/27 hPa

mp

-68--66 °C

transition temp

flash point 195 °C

density

0.93 g/cm3 at 20 °C

storage temp.

2-30°C

InChI

1S/C22H42O4/c1-5-9-13-19(7-3)17-25-21(23)15-11-12-16-22(24)26-18-20(8-4)14-10-6-2/h19-20H,5-18H2,1-4H3

InChI key

SAOKZLXYCUGLFA-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Application

  • Influence on Poly(lactic acid) Fiber Production: Research highlights how low-molecular-weight esters like Bis(2-ethylhexyl) adipate can enhance the melt spinning and structural properties of poly(lactic acid) fibers, suggesting potential advancements in textile manufacturing technologies (Gzyra-Jagieła et al., 2024).
  • Environmental Analysis of Atmospheric Particles: A new method using GC Orbitrap-MS has been developed for the simultaneous analysis of phthalate esters and Bis(2-ethylhexyl) adipate, it is commonly used as plasticisers in consumer and industrial products (Argamino et al., 2024).
  • Study on Reproductive Endocrine Disruption: Examination of the effects of Bis(2-ethylhexyl) adipate, among other plasticizers, on gene expression related to the reproductive endocrine system in Japanese medaka fish, contributing to our understanding of environmental endocrine disruptors (Horie and Uaciquete, 2023).
  • Health Risk Assessments in Urban Environments: Bis(2-ethylhexyl) adipate was included in a comprehensive study assessing health risks associated with organic compounds in atmospheric fine particles, aimed at improving public health safety measures in populated regions (Gao et al., 2024).
  • Exposure from Plastic Water Bottles: The presence and implications of micro(nano)plastics, including polymers plasticized with Bis(2-ethylhexyl) adipate, in single-use plastic bottles were analyzed, indicating potential human exposure risks from everyday plastic use (Vega-Herrera et al., 2023).

Analysis Note

Assay (GC, area%): ≥ 98.0 % (a/a)
Density (d 20 °C/ 4 °C): 0.924 - 0.926
Identity (IR): passes test

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

384.8 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

196 °C - closed cup


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