Adipic Acid Dioctyl Ester

Adipic Acid Dioctyl Ester is a chemical used in the manufacturing of a wide range of plastics and coating products. It features flexibility at low temperatures, good electrical properties and resistance to weathering.

It is a non-toxic, non-carcinogenic ingredient. It has a low acute oral and percutaneous toxicity. It is not a skin sensitizer in guinea pigs.

Chemical Formula
Adipic Acid Dioctyl Ester is a chemical compound that is commonly used in plastics as a polymerization initiator. It has a high boiling point and is soluble in organic solvents. This product is a polymerization additive that helps in producing low-temperature resistant and low-viscosity plastics. It is compatible with nitrocellulose, ethyl cellulose, and most synthetic rubbers. It also has good lubricity and corrosion resistance. It is used as a film stabilizer and is a good food packaging additive. It has a low toxicity and is biodegradable. It is also a good model system for studying fatty acids and metal hydroxides.

Physical Properties
Adipic acid, also known as hexanedioic acid, is an important dicarboxylic acid. It is an essential precursor to the production of nylon 66 and other polymers such as polyurethane. A major portion of the 2.5 billion kg of adipic acid produced annually is used in the manufacture of plastics.

Adipic acids and esters can undergo thermal oxidation as a means of reducing their molecular weight. This oxidation process is characterized by the formation of small-molecular hydroperoxides and a wide range of alkyl radicals.

These alkyl radicals can be reacted with hydrogen free radicals to generate adipic acid decyl 2-ethylhexyl ester (peak 5 in Table 2) or w-butane, as shown in Scheme 4. Alternatively, tertiary carbon atoms can react with oxygen to form hydroperoxides which are further oxidized into small molecular alcohols as shown in Scheme 5. This is called a reactive bonding mechanism. Visual reactive force field molecular dynamics (ReaxFF MD) simulations, which allow for the continuous breakage and formation of bonds, can be a valuable tool in exploring the thermal-oxidation mechanisms of adipic acids and esters.

Applications
Adipic Acid Dioctyl Ester, also known as 2-ethylhexyl adipic acid, is an excellent plasticizer that offers the utmost flexibility at low temperatures. It is widely used to produce clear films for food packaging applications. It also offers good electrical properties, resistance to weathering and heat stability.

As one of the most versatile compounds available, DOA is a multi-functional chemical that can be used in many different applications. It is compatible with nitrocellulose, ethyl cellulose, most synthetic rubbers and cellulose acetate butyrate. It can be mixed with other plasticizers such as DOP and DOTP to enhance their performance in a variety of materials. It is also useful as a group V synthetic base oil, especially in applications where low temperature performance is required. Whether you need a bulk bottle or small LTL quantity of DOA, Silver Fern Chemical can provide you with this valuable organic compound for an affordable price. Contact us today to learn more about the benefits of this high-performance polymer.