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Diethyl pimelate

SKU 25808608 CAS 2050-20-6 C11H20O4 MW 216.27 Available on enquiry

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Diethyl pimelate is a colorless liquid diester used primarily as a plasticizer in polymers, particularly polyvinyl chloride (PVC), and as a solvent in organic synthesis. It improves flexibility and workability in plastic formulations while maintaining chemical stability. This product has a CAS number of 2050-20-6, with the molecular formula C11H20O4 and a molecular weight of 216.27 g/mol. It is non-hazardous with no signal word required and can be stored safely at ambient conditions. Molekula supplies Diethyl pimelate from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.

This substance is available from Molekula on enquiry. Full specification, Safety Data Sheet and Certificate of Analysis documentation are provided with your quotation once our team confirms the grade and pack size you need.

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Overview

SKU: 25808608
CAS Number: 2050-20-6
IUPAC Name: diethyl heptanedioate
EC Number: 218-083-9
Molecular Formula: C11H20O4
Molecular Weight: 216.27
Exact Mass: 216.1362
SMILES: CCOC(=O)CCCCCC(=O)OCC
InChIKey: LKKOGZVQGQUVHF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI: InChI=1S/C11H20O4/c1-3-14-10(12)8-6-5-7-9-11(13)15-4-2/h3-9H2,1-2H3
PubChem CID: 16300

Synonyms

1,5-Pentanedicarboxylic acid diethyl ester
1,7-diethyl heptanedioate
Diethyl heptane-1,7-dioate
Diethyl heptanedioate
Heptanedioic acid, 1,7-diethyl ester
Heptanedioic acid, diethyl ester
LKKOGZVQGQUVHF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Pimelic acid diethyl ester

Frequently asked questions

What is diethyl pimelate commonly used for?

Diethyl pimelate is primarily used as a plasticizer, solvent, and in the synthesis of polymers, as well as a reagent in organic chemistry for esterification reactions.

What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of diethyl pimelate?

The chemical formula is **C₁₁H₂₀O₄**, and the molecular weight is **216.27 g/mol**.

How should diethyl pimelate be stored?

Store diethyl pimelate at **ambient temperature** in a tightly sealed container, away from moisture and direct sunlight.

What grades of diethyl pimelate does Molekula supply?

Molekula supplies **reagent-grade** diethyl pimelate, suitable for laboratory and industrial applications.

Can Molekula supply diethyl pimelate in bulk quantities?

Yes, Molekula can provide diethyl pimelate in **bulk quantities** upon request, depending on availability and order specifications.

What documentation comes with an order of diethyl pimelate?

Each order includes a **Certificate of Analysis (CoA)**, Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), and a product specification sheet.

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Molekula has supplied fine chemicals and biochemicals since 1999, and its facilities are ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified. Every dispatched batch is logged with a batch number and matched to a Certificate of Analysis, and Safety Data Sheets are available in five languages.