Dimethyl adipate
Agent Name
Dimethyl adipate
CAS Number
627-93-0
Formula
C8-H14-O4
Major Category
Solvents
Synonyms
Hexanedioic acid, dimethyl ester; 1,6-Dimethylhexanedioate; Adipic acid dimethyl ester; DBE 6; Dimethyl hexanedioate; Methyl adipate; Methyl adipate (VAN); [ChemIDplus]
Category
Esters (<C12)
Description
Colorless liquid; [CAMEO] Colorless liquid; mp = 7-9 deg C; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used as a plasticizer for cellulose type resins and a finish remover; [HSDB]
Comments
May cause irritation; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Explanatory Notes
Flash Point = 107 deg C; [CAMEO]
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: