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Dimethyl adipate
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Dimethyl adipate is a colorless liquid ester used as a plasticizer, solvent, and intermediate in organic synthesis. It has a molecular weight of 174.19 g/mol, a CAS number of 627-93-0, and a molecular formula of CH3OCO(CH2)4COOCH3. It is stable at ambient storage conditions and has no signal word. Molekula supplies Dimethyl adipate from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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Pricing & pack sizes
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500 g — £50.70 per pack ex VAT · £60.84 inc. VAT
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Liquid |
| Density | 1.06 - 1.07 |
| Water | ≤0.1% |
| Assay | ≥99% |
| Acid | ≤0.2mgKOH/g |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Flash Point | 110 °C |
Literature values
Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Liquid |
| Melting Point | 10.3 °C |
| Boiling Point | 115 °C at 13 mmHg |
| Water Solubility | 600 mg/L, temp not specified |
| Refractive Index | 1.4283 |
| log P (octanol/water) | 1.03 |
Source: PubChem CID 12329 (HSDB)
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 15025341 |
| CAS Number | 627-93-0 |
| IUPAC Name | dimethyl hexanedioate |
| EC Number | 211-020-6 |
| Molecular Formula | CH3OCO(CH2)4COOCH3 |
| Molecular Weight | 174.19 |
| Exact Mass | 174.0892 |
| SMILES | COC(=O)CCCCC(=O)OC |
| InChIKey | UDSFAEKRVUSQDD-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C8H14O4/c1-11-7(9)5-3-4-6-8(10)12-2/h3-6H2,1-2H3 |
| PubChem CID | 12329 |
| REACH Code | Y113 |
| TSCA Listed | Yes |
| HTS Code | 29171250 |
| Tariff Code | 2917120090 |
Safety & GHS
Precautionary statements
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Available in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish.
Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
Enter a lot or batch number to retrieve the CoA for that specific batch. We can generate one from spec data if no PDF is on file.
Synonyms
- 1,6-Dimethylhexanedioate
- Adipic acid dimethyl ester
- adipinic acid dimethyl ester
- DBE 6
- Dibasicesters
- dimethyl hexane-1,6-dioate
- Dimethyl hexanedioate
- DiMethyl Hexanedioate--d4
- Hexanedioic acid, 1,6-dimethyl ester
- HEXANEDIOIC ACID, DIMETHYL ESTER
Frequently asked questions
What is dimethyl adipate used for?
Dimethyl adipate is primarily used as a plasticizer, solvent, and intermediate in the synthesis of polymers and pharmaceuticals.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of dimethyl adipate?
The formula is CH3OCO(CH2)4COOCH3 with a molecular weight of 174.19 g/mol.
How should dimethyl adipate be stored?
It should be stored at ambient temperature, away from moisture and direct sunlight.
What grade of dimethyl adipate does Molekula supply?
Molekula supplies dimethyl adipate in technical grade; custom grades available upon request.
Can Molekula supply dimethyl adipate in bulk?
Yes, Molekula can supply dimethyl adipate in bulk quantities; please contact sales for details.
What documentation comes with a purchase of dimethyl adipate?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) with the shipment.
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