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DBE Dibasic Ester
1. Basic Information
Name: Dibasic Ester (DBE)
Alias: Mixed dimethyl alkanedioate, dimethyl succinate + dimethyl glutarate + dimethyl adipate mixed solvent
CAS No.: 95481-62-2
Main composition mixed formula: C?H?O? / C?H?O? / C?H??O?
Average Molecular Weight: ~160–170
Category: High-boiling biodegradable dibasic ester solvent, industrial coating diluent, cleaning agent, plasticizer, synthetic reaction solvent
2. Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical Properties
- Appearance: Colorless transparent oily liquid
- Odor: Mild faint ester sweet odor, low volatility
- Solubility: Miscible with alcohols, ketones, esters, aromatic hydrocarbons; slightly soluble in water
- Melting Point: ?20 ~ ?10 ℃
- Boiling Range: 190–230 ℃
- Density (20℃): 1.090–1.110 g/cm3
- Refractive Index n?2?: 1.418–1.425
- Flash Point: ≥100 ℃
- Hygroscopy: Slightly hygroscopic
- Aqueous property: Neutral liquid; slow hydrolysis under strong acid/alkali heating to generate corresponding dicarboxylic acid and methanol
Chemical Properties
- Molecular structure: Mixture of dimethyl succinate, dimethyl glutarate, dimethyl adipate saturated aliphatic diesters
- Ester characteristic reaction: Transesterification with alcohols, amidation with amines for polyamide, polyurethane raw materials
- High dissolving power: Strong solvency for polyurethane resin, epoxy, acrylic, nitrocellulose, polyester, tar, grease
- Biodegradability: Aliphatic diester structure, easy microbial degradation, low environmental pollution
- Thermal stability: Stable below 180 ℃; long-time high temperature above boiling point gradually decomposes and volatilizes
- Photostability: Good light stability, no discoloration under normal light
- Compatibility: Compatible with most coating raw materials; incompatible with concentrated strong alkali, strong oxidants
3. Main Application Fields
1. Coating & Ink Industry (Core Application)
Slow-drying high-boiling solvent for polyurethane coating, baking paint, printing ink, coil coating; improves leveling, gloss, eliminates pinholes
2. Industrial Cleaning Agent
Environmentally safe substitute for halogenated solvents; removes resin, grease, wax, paint residue on metal, plastic hardware
3. Plasticizer & Resin Synthetic Solvent
Auxiliary plasticizer for PVC; reaction solvent for polyamide, polyester, polyurethane synthesis
4. Fragrance & Pharmaceutical Intermediate Solvent
High-boiling inert solvent for fine chemical synthesis, extractant for natural plant essential oil
5. Electronic Circuit Cleaning
Low-toxicity cleaning fluid for PCB flux residue, safe for plastic base materials
4. Quality Specification Table
| Test Item | Standard Specification |
| CAS Number | 95481-62-2 |
| Appearance | Colorless clear oily liquid without suspended impurities |
| Ester Content | ≥99.0% |
| Water Content (KF) | ≤0.10% |
| Chroma (APHA) | ≤30 |
| Acid Value | ≤0.3 mgKOH/g |
| Methanol Residual | ≤0.10% |
| Heavy Metals (Pb) | ≤10 ppm |
| Packaging | 25L plastic barrel, 200kg galvanized iron drum, IBC ton tank |
| Storage Condition | Hermetically sealed cool dry warehouse below 25 ℃, isolate strong alkali, oxidants and open flame |
| Transportation Requirement | High-boiling low-volatility ester solvent, general organic liquid goods |
| Shelf Life | 24 months under sealed storage |
Safety Warning
Mild irritant ester solvent. High concentration vapor irritates eyes and upper respiratory tract; long-term skin contact causes dry skin. All operations in ventilated fume hood with splash-proof goggles and chemical-resistant nitrile gloves. Avoid heating with strong alkali to prevent methanol release. Waste liquid recovered by distillation; residual liquid classified as general organic hazardous waste for professional disposal.
