Dioctyl Adipate

Dioctyl Adipate (DOA) is a plasticizer. DOA is a diester of adipic acid and two equivalents of n-octanol. Its chemical formula is C₂₂H₄₂O₄.

Contents

• Uses
• Benefits
• Cautions
• Interactions
• Other names
• References

Uses

• Adipic Acid Esters are used as low-temperature-resistant and low-viscosity plasticizer for PVC and its copolymers and cellulose esters e.g. cellulose acetate butyrates and cellulose propionates.
• They are used as solvent carriers or coupling agents for polyurethane and photographic films.
• Lower chain esters of adipic acid are used as high-boiling, biodegradable, low-toxicity solvents and antiperspirants.
• Longer chain esters are used as lubricants offering stable lubricity, corrosion protection, biodegradability, and performance properties at both high and low temperatures.

Benefits

• It has several advantages over some other plasticizers in that it is more economical.
• It provides the desired changes to physical and mechanical properties without causing changes to the chemical structure of the polymer.
• It jellifies quickly; in lacquer applications it serves to eliminate cracks, increase resistance and provide a smooth surface.

Cautions

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Interactions

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Other names

Adiimoll DO; Dioctyladipat; Dicaprylyl adipate; Adipic acid dioctyl; Dioctyl hexanedioate; Adipic Acid,Octylester; Adipic acid dioctyl ester; Hexanedioic acid dioctyl ester; Dioctyl ester of hexanedioic acid

References

Source: Wikipedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dioctyl_adipate

Baxchemicals, http://baxchemicals.com/products/plasticizers/dioctyl-adipate–doa-