Dioctyl adipate

Chemical properties

Colorless oily liquid

The Uses of Dioctyl adipate

It is used as a plasticizer for synthetic rubbers, nitrocellulose, and ethyl cellulose.

What are the applications of Application

Dioctyl adipate is a diester compound for proteomics research

Production Methods

Dioctyl adipate is manufactured via esterification of adipic acid with octanol.

Definition

ChEBI: Dioctyl hexanedioate is a carboxylic ester.

Health Hazard

Recommended Personal Protective Equipment: None required; Symptoms Following Exposure: Low toxicity; no reports of injury in industrial handling; General Treatment for Exposure: SKIN AND EYES: wipe off and wash skin with soap and water. Treat like lubricating oil. Flush eyes with water. Remove to fresh air; Toxicity by Inhalation (Threshold Limit Value): Not pertinent; Short-Term Exposure Limits: Not pertinent; Toxicity by Ingestion: Grade 1;LD₅₀ = 5 to 15 g/kg; Late Toxicity: None; Vapor (Gas) Irritant Characteristics: Vapors are nonirritating to the eyes and throat; Liquid or Solid Irritant Characteristics: Minimum hazard. If spilled on clothing and allowed to remain, may cause smarting and reddening of the skin; Odor Threshold: Not pertinent.

Chemical Reactivity

Reactivity with Water No reaction; Reactivity with Common Materials: No reaction; Stability During Transport: Stable; Neutralizing Agents for Acids and Caustics: Not pertinent; Polymerization: Not pertinent; Inhibitor of Polymerization: Not pertinent.