Description

Dibutyl 2,5,8,11-Tetraoxadodecanedioate is a high-purity specialty chemical ester, valued for its role as a versatile solvent and intermediate in advanced formulations. Its unique polyether-diester structure provides excellent solvency for a range of polymers and resins, making it a critical component for performance-driven applications. This product is essential for manufacturers in the coatings, adhesives, and specialty chemical synthesis sectors seeking reliable and consistent raw materials.

Application

• High-Performance Coating Formulations: Acts as a coalescing agent and solvent in automotive, industrial, and wood coatings to enhance film formation and final finish quality.
• Adhesive and Sealant Production: Serves as a plasticizer and processing aid to improve flexibility, adhesion, and application properties.
• Polymer and Resin Modification: Utilized as a reactive diluent or intermediate in the synthesis and modification of specialty polymers.
• Industrial Cleaning and Degreasing: Effective solvent component in formulations designed for precision cleaning of metal parts and electronic components.
• Chemical Synthesis Intermediate: Used in organic synthesis to introduce specific functional groups or as a building block for more complex molecules.
• Ink and Printing Formulations: Employed as a solvent to control viscosity and drying characteristics in specialty printing inks.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dibutyl 2,5,8,11-Tetraoxadodecanedioate
CAS No.	77092-83-2
Molecular Formula	C18H34O8
Molecular Weight	378.46 g/mol
Synonyms	Dibutyl diglycolate; Butyl diglycolate; Diethylene glycol, dibutyl ester, dicarbonate; Tetraethylene glycol dibutyl ester; 2,5,8,11-Tetraoxadodecanedioic acid, dibutyl ester; Diglycolic acid dibutyl ester; Bis(2-butoxyethoxy)acetic acid butyl ester; DBDO
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Quality Control

Our Dibutyl 2,5,8,11-Tetraoxadodecanedioate is manufactured under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each production lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, identity confirmation, and impurity profiling. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical specifications are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure containers are kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which may affect product quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.440 - 1.445
Density (20°C)	1.05 - 1.10 g/mL

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.