8.01453

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)
• Linear Formula: CH₃(CH₂)₃CH(C₂H₅)CH₂OOC(CH₂)₄COOCH₂CH(C₂H₅)(CH₂)
• CAS Number: 103-23-1
• Molecular Weight: 370.57
• MDL number: MFCD00009496
• UNSPSC Code: 12352108
• EC Index Number: 203-090-1
• NACRES: NA.22

Properties

• vapor pressure: <0.001 hPa ( 20 °C)
• Quality Level: 200
• 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

Description

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

Safety Information

• Storage Class: 10 - Combustible liquids
• wgk_germany: WGK 1
• flash_point_f: 384.8 °F - closed cup
• flash_point_c: 196 °C - closed cup