Bis(2-ethylhexyl) adipate Chemical Properties

Melting point:

-67 °C

Boiling point:

417 °C

Density 

0.925 g/mL at 20 °C(lit.)

Pour Point 

-65

vapor pressure 

<0.001 hPa (20 °C)

refractive index 

n20/D 1.447(lit.)

Flash point:

>230 °F

storage temp. 

Store below +30°C.

solubility 

<0.0001g/l

form 

Liquid

color 

Clear colorless

Specific Gravity

0.99

PH

7 (H2O, 20℃)

explosive limit

0.24%(V)

Water Solubility 

immiscible

BRN 

1803774

Stability:

Stable. Incompatible with oxidizing agents, water, nitrates.

LogP

8.94 at 25℃

CAS DataBase Reference

103-23-1(CAS DataBase Reference)

IARC

3 (Vol. Sup 7, 77) 2000

NIST Chemistry Reference

Di(2-ethylhexyl)adipate(103-23-1)

EPA Substance Registry System

Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate (103-23-1)

Safety Information

Hazard Codes 

Xi,Xn,T,F

Risk Statements 

36/38-40-39/23/24/25-23/24/25-11

Safety Statements 

26-36-45-36/37-16-7-24/25

RIDADR 

UN 1230 3/PG 2

WGK Germany 

1

RTECS 

AU9700000

Autoignition Temperature

350 °C DIN 51794

TSCA 

Yes

HazardClass 

9

PackingGroup 

III

HS Code 

29171290

Hazardous Substances Data

103-23-1(Hazardous Substances Data)

Toxicity

LD50 orally in Rabbit: > 5000 mg/kg LD50 dermal Rabbit 8410 mg/kg

MSDS

• Language:English Provider:Adipic acid bis(2-ethylhexyl) ester

Bis(2-ethylhexyl) adipate Usage And Synthesis

Chemical Properties

colourless oily liquid

Uses

The compound is used as a plasticizer for flexible vinyl food wraps and as a solvent for aircraft lubricants.

Uses

Plasticizer in polyvinyl chloride films, sheeting, extrusions, and plastisols; solvent and emollient in cosmetics

Uses

Bis(2-ethylhexyl) adipate also known as dioctyl adipate (DOA) can be used as a plasticizer for improving the impact properties of polymers. DOA is also used to produce clear films for food packaging applications and in synthetic rubber industries due to its compatibility with nitrocellulose and ethylcellulose.

Definition

ChEBI: A diester resulting from the formal condensation of the carboxy groups of adipic acid with 2-ethylhexan-1-ol. It is used as a plasticiser in the preparation of various polymers.

Production Methods

DEHA is manufactured by esterification of adipic acid and 2-ethylhexanol.

General Description

Colorless to straw-colored liquid with a mild odor. Floats on water.

Air & Water Reactions

Bis(2-ethylhexyl) adipate slowly hydrolyzes. Insoluble in water.

Reactivity Profile

Bis(2-ethylhexyl) adipate is an ester. Esters react with acids to liberate heat along with alcohols and acids. Strong oxidizing acids may cause a vigorous reaction that is sufficiently exothermic to ignite the reaction products. Heat is also generated by the interaction of esters with caustic solutions. Flammable hydrogen is generated by mixing esters with alkali metals and hydrides. Can generate electrostatic charges. [Handling Chemicals Safely 1980. p. 250]. Bis(2-ethylhexyl) adipate is incompatible with oxidizing materials and water. Bis(2-ethylhexyl) adipate is also incompatible with nitrates.

Health Hazard

Liquid may cause mild eye irritation. Repeated or prolonged skin contact may cause irritation.

Fire Hazard

Behavior in Fire: Use water spray to cool exposed containers.

Flammability and Explosibility

Non flammable

Safety Profile

Moderately toxic by intravenous route. Mildly toxic by ingestion. Experimental reproductive effects. Mutation data reported. An eye and skin irritant. Questionable carcinogen with experimental carcinogenic data. See also ESTERS. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes.

Bis(2-ethylhexyl) adipate(103-23-1)Related Product Information

• Adipic acid
• Adipic dihydrazide
• Dimethyl adipate
• Dioctyl sebacate
• Tris(2-chloroethyl) phosphate
• Diisooctyl phthalate
• Bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate
• Methyl acrylate
• Dimethyl succinate
• 2-Ethylhexyl mercaptoacetate
• 2-Ethylhexanol
• 2-Ethylhexyl acrylate
• BUTYL OLEATE
• SPIRAMYCIN ADIPATE
• Dioctyl terephthalate
• DIISODECYL ADIPATE
• AZELAIC ACID DI(2-ETHYLHEXYL) ESTER
• Diisononyl adipate