Monoethyl Adipate

Synonym(s):Mono-ethyl adipate

CAS NO.：626-86-8
Empirical Formula: C8H14O4
Molecular Weight: 174.19
MDL number: MFCD00004419
EINECS: 210-966-7
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2024-10-22 18:19:53

What is Monoethyl Adipate?

Chemical properties

solid

The Uses of Monoethyl Adipate

Adipic acid monoethyl ester is an important raw material and intermediate used in organic synthesis, pharmaceuticals agrochemicals and dyestuff fields.

Synthesis Reference(s)

The Journal of Organic Chemistry, 29, p. 1252, 1964 DOI: 10.1021/jo01028a504
Synthetic Communications, 9, p. 669, 1979 DOI: 10.1080/00397917908066715

Biochem/physiol Actions

Adipic acid monoethyl ester (AMME) suppresses the spore germination and mycelium development in phytopathogen Botrytis cinerea.AMME has antifungal properties.

Properties of Monoethyl Adipate

Melting point:	28-29 °C (lit.)
Boiling point:	180 °C/18 mmHg (lit.)
Density	0.98 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
refractive index	n20/D 1.439(lit.)
Flash point:	>230 °F
storage temp.	Refrigerator
solubility	H2O: soluble50mg/mL, clear, colorless
pka	4.69±0.10(Predicted)
form	Solid
color	Off-White Low Melting
Specific Gravity	0.980
Water Solubility	Soluble in water.
Decomposition	179-181 ºC
Stability:	Stable. Incompatible with bases, reducing agents, oxidizing agents.
CAS DataBase Reference	626-86-8(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference	Hexanedioic acid, monoethyl ester(626-86-8)
EPA Substance Registry System	Hexanedioic acid, monoethyl ester (626-86-8)

Safety information for Monoethyl Adipate

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.