Product Details
Category
Cosmetic Plasticizers
Molecular Formula
C22H42O4
Synonyms
Adipic acid di(2-ethylhexyl) ester, DOA
Product Description
Bis(2-ethylhexyl) adipate (Bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP)), is an ester of adipic acid and 2-ethylhexanol. It is a plasticizer and finds application in plastic technology, in order to impart flexibility to rigid polymers. It is an indirect food additive formed due to contact of adhesives with polymers.
Molecular Weight (g/mol)
370.566
Refractive Index
1.446-1.448
InChI Key
SAOKZLXYCUGLFA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
CCCCC(CC)COC(=O)CCCCC(=O)OCC(CC)CCCC
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
Stability
Stable. Incompatible with oxidizing agents, water, nitrates.
Water Solubility
Water, 0.78 mg/L @ 22 °C (exp)
Color
Colorless or light yellow