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1. Basic Info
Name: Dimethyl adipate
Alias: Adipic acid dimethyl ester, DMA
CAS No.: 627-93-0
Molecular Formula: C6H10O4
Molecular Weight: 174.19
2. Physical & Chemical Properties
Physical Properties
- Appearance: Colorless clear oily liquid
- Odor: Mild faint ester aroma
- Solubility: Insoluble in water; miscible with ethanol, methanol, acetone, dichloromethane, toluene, ethyl acetate
- Melting Point: 8–10 ℃
- Boiling Point: 226–228 ℃
- Density (20℃): 1.063 g/cm3
- Refractive Index nD20: 1.428–1.430
- Flash Point: 107 ℃
- Hygroscopy: Non-hygroscopic
- Volatility: Low volatility under normal temperature
Chemical Properties
- Molecular structure: Diester formed by adipic acid and methyl alcohol, two ester functional groups on both ends of straight alkane chain
- Hydrolysis reaction: Under acid or alkaline heating conditions, hydrolyze to adipic acid and methanol
- Transesterification: React with other alcohols to generate mixed adipate esters
- Polycondensation: Copolymerize with diols to produce polyester resin, biodegradable polymer materials
- Thermal stability: Stable below 200 ℃; high temperature above 250 ℃ cracking occurs
- Oxidation resistance: Saturated alkane skeleton, not easy to oxidize and deteriorate
- Compatibility: Compatible with most resins, plasticizers, polar organic solvents; avoid strong acid, strong alkali long-term heating
3. Main Application Fields
1. Environmentally Friendly Plasticizer (Core Application)
- Primary plasticizer for PVC, polyurethane, nitrocellulose resin; low volatility, low toxicity
- Substitute traditional phthalate plasticizers for food contact, toy, medical grade plastic products
2. Polyester Synthetic Raw Material
- Monomer for biodegradable aliphatic polyester, water-based polyester resin
- Synthetic raw material for polyester polyol used in waterborne polyurethane coatings
3. Industrial Solvent
- High-boiling slow-drying solvent for ink, coating, paint remover
- Cleaning agent for electronic circuit board, resin residue remover
4. Organic Synthetic Intermediate
Precursor for synthesis of fine chemicals, spices, pharmaceutical intermediates via hydrogenation, amination
5. Cosmetic Auxiliary
Low-irritation emollient solvent in cream, essence, makeup remover formula
4. Quality Specification Table
| Test Item | Standard Index |
| CAS Number | 627-93-0 |
| Molecular Formula | C6H10O4 |
| Molecular Weight | 174.19 |
| Appearance | Colorless transparent liquid |
| GC Purity | Industrial Grade ≥99.0%; High Purity Grade ≥99.5% |
| Acid Value | ≤0.1 mgKOH/g |
| Moisture Content | ≤0.10% |
| Color (APHA) | ≤10 |
| Heavy Metals (Pb) | ≤10 ppm |
| Bulk Package | 200L plastic-lined iron drum / IBC ton tank |
| Storage Condition | Hermetic cool dry warehouse ≤25℃; isolate open flame, oxidants |
| Transportation Rule | Common ester liquid, sealed anti-leakage, fire prevention |
| Shelf Life | 24 months under intact sealed packaging |
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