Dioctyl sebacate

Dioctyl sebacate
Dioctyl sebacate
Identifiers
CAS number 122-62-3 YesY
PubChem 31218
ChemSpider 28959 YesY
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Properties
Molecular formula (CH2)8(COOC8H17)2
Density 0.9 of water
Melting point

-48 °

Boiling point

256 °C (at 0.7kPa)

Solubility in water none
Vapor pressure 0.000024 Pa at 37 °C
Hazards
Main hazards reacts with oxidants
Flash point 210 °C o.c.
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Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa)
Infobox references

Dioctyl sebacate (CH2)8(COOC8H17)2, or di(2-ethylhexyl) sebacate, is an organic compound which is the diester of sebacic acid and 2-ethylhexanol. It is an oily colorless liquid and is used as a plasticizer. Most commonly in C4. It has also found use in Dot 5 brake fluid.

Physical properties

Relative vapour density (air = 1): 14.7
Occupational exposure limits: TLV not established