DIMETHYL PIMELATE

Synonym(s):Dimethyl heptanedioate

CAS NO.：1732-08-7
Empirical Formula: C9H16O4
Molecular Weight: 188.22
MDL number: MFCD00008470
EINECS: 217-057-4
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2023-12-26 11:05:38

What is DIMETHYL PIMELATE?

Description

Dimethyl pimelate (DMP) is valued as an important intermediate in pharmaceuticals, perfumes, lubricants, and other organic compounds. It was usually obtained by esterification from pimelic acid with alcohols[1].

Chemical properties

Clear colorless to slightly yellow liquid

The Uses of DIMETHYL PIMELATE

Dimethyl pimelate was used as the internal standard in the analysis of phthalates, sebacates, epoxidized soybean oil (ESBO) and polyadipates after transesterification to the ethyl esters.

What are the applications of Application

Dimethyl pimelate is used as the internal standard in the analysis of phthalates

Flammability and Explosibility

Not classified

References

[1] Dudu Wu*, &Zhi Chen. “Synthesis of Dimethyl Pimelate from Cyclohexanone and Dimethyl Carbonate over Solid Base Catalysts.” Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research 48 13 (2009): 6287–6290.

Properties of DIMETHYL PIMELATE

Melting point:	-21°C
Boiling point:	121-122 °C/11 mmHg (lit.)
Density	1.041 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
vapor pressure	6.13Pa at 25℃
refractive index	n20/D 1.431(lit.)
Flash point:	>230 °F
storage temp.	Sealed in dry,Room Temperature
form	Liquid
color	Colorless to Almost colorless
Specific Gravity	1.041
Water Solubility	Soluble in ethanol, benzene, ether. Slightly soluble in water.
BRN	1777309
CAS DataBase Reference	1732-08-7(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System	Heptanedioic acid, dimethyl ester (1732-08-7)