Dimethyl Adipate
- CAS No.627-93-0
- GradeIndustrial / Pharmaceutical
- Availability● In Stock
High-purity dimethyl adipate (CAS 627-93-0) is a versatile chemical intermediate used in polymer synthesis, agrochemicals, and as a high-boiling solvent.
Request Bulk PricingProduct Technical Details
Product Overview
Dimethyl adipate (CAS 627-93-0), chemically known as dimethyl hexanedioate, is a colorless, transparent liquid with excellent stability under standard storage conditions. As a diester of adipic acid, it serves as a critical building block in organic synthesis and industrial chemistry. Its balanced physicochemical profile—moderate logP, low water content, and high assay purity—makes it ideal for controlled reactions in fine chemical manufacturing.
Specifications
| Molecular Formula | C8H14O4 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Weight | 174.194 g/mol |
| Appearance | Colorless transparent liquid |
| Assay | ≥99.0% |
| Water Content | ≤0.10% |
| Melting Point | 8 °C (lit.) |
| Boiling Point | 228.7 ± 0.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
| Density | 1.0 ± 0.1 g/cm³ |
| Flash Point | 107.2 ± 0.0 °C |
| Refractive Index | 1.423 |
| Stability | Stable; combustible; incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, acids, bases, and reducing agents |
Industrial Applications
Dimethyl adipate is primarily employed as a chemical intermediate in the production of polymers, including dimethyl nylon variants, and in the synthesis of agrochemicals and specialty fragrances. Through catalytic hydrogenation, it serves as a key precursor to 1,6-hexanediol—a valuable monomer in polyurethane and polyester formulations. Additionally, its high boiling point and solvency power enable its use as a specialty solvent in coatings, inks, and adhesives. It also functions as a plasticizer and emollient in select industrial formulations and is recognized as a reference standard in gas chromatography analysis.
As a foundational raw material rather than a direct functional ingredient in end-user products, dimethyl adipate is classified as a synthetic intermediate, supporting scalable and reproducible manufacturing processes across multiple chemical sectors.
