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DIBASIC ESTER

Dibasic ester;CAS No.95481-62-2; Synonym: DBE, Dibasic ester mixture; Mixture of dimethyl glutarate, dimethyl succinate and dimethyl adipate;IMSOL;ESTASOL;DIBASIC ACID;DIBASIC ESTER;DBE DIBASIC ESTER;Dibasic acid ester;Divalent acid ester;dibasic esters (dbe);DIBASIC MIXTURE OF ESTERS;Hexanedioic acid, dimethyl ester, mixt. with dimethyl butanedioate and dimethyl pentanedioate (95481-62-2)
Dimethyl adipate/Dimethyl glutarate/Dimethyl succinate (mixture of the esters) 
EPA Substance Registry System: Hexanedioic acid, dimethyl ester, mixt. with dimethyl butanedioate and dimethyl pentanedioate (95481-62-2)

Dibasic ester;CAS No.95481-62-2; Synonym: DBE, Dibasic ester mixture; Mixture of dimethyl glutarate, dimethyl succinate and dimethyl adipate;IMSOL;ESTASOL;DIBASIC ACID;DIBASIC ESTER;DBE DIBASIC ESTER;Dibasic acid ester;Divalent acid ester;dibasic esters (dbe);DIBASIC MIXTURE OF ESTERS;Hexanedioic acid, dimethyl ester, mixt. with dimethyl butanedioate and dimethyl pentanedioate (95481-62-2)
Dimethyl adipate/Dimethyl glutarate/Dimethyl succinate (mixture of the esters) 
EPA Substance Registry System: Hexanedioic acid, dimethyl ester, mixt. with dimethyl butanedioate and dimethyl pentanedioate (95481-62-2)


Reaction mass of dimethyl adipate and dimethyl glutarate and dimethyl succinate
EC / List no.: 906-170-0
Reaction mass of dimethyl adipate and dimethyl glutarate and dimethyl succinate

IUPAC names: DBE; DBE Solvent; Dibasic esters; Reaction mass of 1,5-dimethyl glutarate, 1,6-dimethyl adipate and 1,4-dimethyl succinate; Reaction mass of dimetyl adipate and dimethyl glutarate and dimethyl succinate
Registration dossier
Trade names: DME-1; ESTASOL™ Oxygenated Solvents; FlexiSolv DBE esters; Santosol DME-1

DBE, Dibasic ester mixture; DBEDBE,Dibasic Esters,Dimethyl butanedioate; IMSOL; DBE; DIBASIC ESTER;DIMETHYL ADIPATE/DIMETHYL GLUTARATE/DIMETHYL SUCCINATEDIBASIC ACID; DIBASIC ESTER; Ester mixture (methyl esters) of diacids C4, C5 und C6Divalent acid ester;DBE, Ester mixture (methyl esters) of diacids C4, C5 and C6; ESTASOL; DIBASIC MIXTURE OF ESTERS; meso-Dibenzylaminosuccinic acid; dibasic esters (dbe);Dibasic acid ester;95481-62-2; Plasticizers; Polymer Additives; Polymer Science
Dibasic ester or DBE is an ester of a dicarboxylic acid. Depending on the application, the alcohol may be methanol or higher molecular weight monoalcohols.

95481-62-2 [RN];DBE;DBE dibasic ester;Dibasic Ester;Dibasic ester mixture; 1,4-DIMETHYL BUTANEDIOATE; 1,5-DIMETHYL PENTANEDIOATE; 1,6-DIMETHYL HEXANEDIOATE;DBA DIBASIC ACID
;DBA Dibasic acid (mixture of glutaric acid, succinic acid and adipic acid); Dibasic dimethyl esters of adipic acid, succinic acid & glutaric acid; DIMETHYL ADIPATE; DIMETHYL SUCCINATE; METHYL GLUTARATE
;dimethyl butanedioate;dimethyl hexanedioate;dimethyl pentanedioate; Estasol; Hexanedioic acid, dimethyl ester, mixt. with dimethyl butandedioate and dimethyl pentanedioate
; Pentanedioic acid, dimethyl ester, mixt. with dimethyl butanedioate and dimethyl hexanedioate; RDPE


dibasic dimethyl esters of adipic acid, succinic acid and glutaric acid

IUPAC Name: dimethyl butanedioate;dimethyl hexanedioate;dimethyl pentanedioate  

Mixtures of different methyl dibasic esters are commercially produced from short-chain acids such as adipic acid, glutaric acid, and succinic acid. They are non-flammable, readily biodegradable, non-corrosive, and have a mild, fruity odour.
dimethyl butanedioate;dimethyl hexanedioate;dimethyl pentanedioate
Solvent that is obtained from blending of dimethyl glutarate, dimethyl succinate and dimethyl adipate and that is a strong solvent for polyester resins. Blending ratio of three esters differs according to the producer. Typical composition and some properties of a widely used product of Invista, named DBE, are given below:

Typical chemical composition:
59% Dimethyl glutarate
20% Dimethyl succinate
21%Dimethyl adipate

Dibasic Esters 
ATAMAN CHEMICAL COMPANY is able to offer a comprehensive range of Dibasic Esters to suit a wide variety of applications. We offer a blend of Dimethyl Adipate, Dimethyl Glutarate and Dimethyl Succinate for use as a safe and environmentally friendly solvent, available in drums and IBCs. Many of these products are stocked in the UK and are available for standard or express delivery. TDS, SDS and samples will be made available on request.

Applications and Uses:
Dibasic Esters have a wide variety of uses including the following:

Forming the base of paint strippers and cleaning solvents.
As a safe solvent in Inks, Decorative and Industrial coatings, Auto-refinish, Construction, Sealants and Adhesives.
Composites and Polyurethanes also find use for these safe solvents
Further applications include plasticisers and intermediates in polymer production including Polyurethanes.
What are Dibasic Esters?
Dibasic esters are a blend of dicarboxylic acid esters that are non-flammable, readily biodegradable, non-corrosive, and have a mild, fruity odour. These properties make DBE a relatively safe solvent that can be used for a variety of purposes.

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Basic Information About Dimethyl Esters
Dimethyl Esters (also known as Dibasic Esters, DBE, and DMEs*) are readily biodegradable, low odor, low VOC solvents used in a wide variety of industrial and specialty applications.

ATAMAN' S DBE Chemical and Physical Properties:

Consisting of both purified and mixed grades of adipic, glutaric and succinic esters, dimethyl and dibasic esters are clear, colorless, low odor liquids.

These solvents offer a unique combination of high solvency power, low volatility, low cost and high flash point.

Although DMEs are only slightly water soluble, they can be incorporated in to water based systems with the use of surfactants.

Boiling range: 196-225°C; evaporation number relative to ether: >100; specific gravity: 1,092; refractive index: 1,423; flash point: 103°C

Dibasic esters are excellent solvent substitutes in many parts cleaning and stripping applications.
Commercial acceptance and use of dimethyl esters and dibasic esters continues to increase due to their positive economic, environmental and performance characteristics.

Dimethyl esters and dibasic esters can be used alone or in customized ester and co-solvent blends to replace more conventional and increasingly regulated materials and industrial solvents, including, but not limited to:

N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone (NMP)
MEK
methylene chloride
isophorone
certain glycol ethers and their acetates
acetone
cresylic acid
Ordering & Shipping:
DME blends are available in drums, totes and bulk quantities.

They are not classified as hazardous by DOT.

Dibasic Esters for Chemical Applications
Dibasic Esters 
Dibasic Ester (DBE) and its fractions serve as raw materials for plasticizers, polymers.
N/Aer (DBE) and its fractions serve as raw materials for plasticizers, polymers. wet strength paper resins and other specialty chemicals. These applications are growing rapidly as new uses are found for DBEs as building blocks.

Applications:
Plasticizers- Certain esters of adipic, glutaric, and succinic acids (as mixtures or individually) are excellent plasticizers for various polymer systems including polyvinyl chloride resins.
Polymer Intermediate- As a source of adipic, glutaric and succinic acids and their mixtures, Diabasic Esters provide unique polymer structures. By the selection of the proper DBE fraction, properties, such as low temperature flexibility, can be tailored to meet specific needs.

Polyester Polyols for Urethanes- Polyols based on DBE are used to make polyurethane elastomers, coatings and both flexible and rigid foams.
Wet-Strength Paper Resins- DBE-2, DBE-5, and DBE-9 are particularly useful in the preparation of long-chain water soluble polyamides of the type which can be reacted with epichlorohydrin to form wet-strength paper resins.
Polyester Resins- DBEs are used extensively in the manufacture of saturated and unsaturated polyester resins.
Specialty Chemical Intermediate- Dimethyl succinate (DBE-4), dimethyl glutarate (DBE-5) and dimethyl adipate (DBE-6) are abundant and economical sources of the adipic, glutarate and succinic moieties for organic synthesis.
Dibasic esters of phthalates, adipates, and azelates with C8 - C10 alcohols have found commercial use as lubricants, spin finishes, and additives. 

Applications
Dibasic esters are used in paints, coil coatings, paint strippers, coatings, plasticisers, resins, binders, solvents, polyols, soil stabilization, chemical grouting, oilfield drilling fluids, crop protection products, cedar spray, and adhesives.

Linear Formula: CH3O2C(CH2)nCO2CH3 (n=2,3,4)  MDL number: MFCD00152995  PubChem Substance ID: 24866413  NACRES NA.23
Properties
Related Categories: Materials Science, Plasticizers, Polymer Additives, Polymer Science
vapor pressure  : 0.2 mmHg ( 20 °C)
autoignition temp.      698 °F
expl. lim.      8 %
refractive index      n20/D 1.424 (lit.)
bp      196-225 °C (lit.)
density      1.092 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

A WIDE RANGE OF RECOGNIZED USES & APPLICATIONS
A dibasic ester based formulation can be the perfect alternative for dissolving polar substances such as polyurethane, polyester, and acrylate resins, plus a wide range of coatings and inks.

ATAMAN CHEMICALS dibasic ester technology is used in a wide variety of applications, including:

Coil and Can Coatings
Polyester and Epoxy Sealing Coat
Automotive Coatings
Industrial Paint
Wire Enamel Coatings
Formulations
HI&I Cleaning
Liquid detergents
Pesticides and insecticides
Textile lubricants
Corrosion inhibitors
Printing inks
Foundry Core Resin Binder
Soil Stabilization
Wet Strength Paper Resins
Depending on the application, the combination of dimethyl glutarate, dimethyl adipate and dimethyl succinate can be custom tailored as a slowly evaporating cleaning and stripping solvent.

Dibasic esters (DBE) - dimethyl esters of adipic, glutaric and succinic acids recommended as alternative to flammable and aggressive solvents. Application: nail polish removers, hand cleaners for stubborn dirt.


Preferable Environmental, Health and Safety Profile
A dibasic ester based solvent blend may be considered a “greener” or environmentally preferable and safer product due to several safety and regulatory attributes, including: Environmental

Low VOC (may qualify for LVP-VOC consumer product exemptions)
Readily Biodegradable
Not included CERCLA/SARA hazardous substances list
Not considered a hazardous waste under RCRA (waste status may change depending on spent resins and substances included in waste stream)
Not included on the CWA list of hazardous substances
Used in EPA Safer Choice formulations
Health

Not considered a carcinogen or reproductive toxin
Low levels of toxicity
Low Odor
Main components not subject to Proposition 65
Included on EPA list of safer chemicals for use in Safer Choice formulations
Safety

Non Flammable
Non Corrosive
Non Hazardous DOT
High Flash Point
High Boiling Point
Slowly Evaporating Solvents

Dibasic esters mix (DBE)
​Dibasic ester (DBE) is a refined mixture of dimethyl esters of adipic, glutaric and succinic acids. DBE is a liquid non-flammable, readily biodegradable and non-corrosive with mild fruity odor.

​DBE is readily soluble in alcohols, ketones, ethers, and many hydrocarbons, but only slightly soluble in water and higher paraffins.

DBE is mainly used as solvents in can/coil, waterborne, magnet wire and automotive coatings. 

Further application are industrial cleaners, paint removers, foundry core binders, printing inks,  textile, lubricants, urethane reaction solvents, peroxide solvents and chemical grouting/soil stabilization.

Packaging & Shelf Life:

drums 200 kg net
IBC 1000 kg net
Isotank
Under proper storage conditions the shelf life is 24 months

Health & Safety:
Detailed information on the product described can be found in our relevant Health and Safety Information (Material Safety Data Sheet).

Dibasic ester
DBE dibasic ester
95481-62-2
Estasol
Dibasic dimethyl esters of adipic acid, succinic acid & glutaric acid
DBA Dibasic acid (mixture of glutaric acid, succinic acid and adipic acid)
Hexanedioic acid, dimethyl ester, mixt. with dimethyl butanedioate and dimethyl pentanedioate
Pentanedioic acid, dimethyl ester, mixt. with dimethyl butanedioate and dimethyl hexanedioate
dimethyl adipate dimethyl glutarate dimethyl succinate
dimethyl butanedioate,dimethyl hexanedioate,dimethyl pentanedioate
dimethyl adipate compound with dimethyl glutarate and dimethyl succinate (1:1:1)
Hexanedioic acid, dimethyl ester, mixt. with dimethyl butandedioate and dimethyl pentanedioate


DIBASIC ESTER (DİBAZİK ESTER)
CAS NO: 95481-62-2

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Dibasic ester
DBE dibasic ester
95481-62-2
Estasol
RDPE
SCHEMBL4450294
Dibasic dimethyl esters of adipic acid, succinic acid & glutaric acid
DBA Dibasic acid (mixture of glutaric acid, succinic acid and adipic acid)
Hexanedioic acid, dimethyl ester, mixt. with dimethyl butanedioate and dimethyl pentanedioate
Pentanedioic acid, dimethyl ester, mixt. with dimethyl butanedioate and dimethyl hexanedioate
481D622
dimethyl adipate dimethyl glutarate dimethyl succinate
dimethyl butanedioate,dimethyl hexanedioate,dimethyl pentanedioate
dimethyl adipate compound with dimethyl glutarate and dimethyl succinate (1:1:1)
Hexanedioic acid, dimethyl ester, mixt. with dimethyl butandedioate and dimethyl pentanedioate


DIMETHYL SUCCINATE
106-65-0
Dimethyl butanedioate
Methyl succinate
Dimethylsuccinate
Butanedioic acid, dimethyl ester
Succinic acid, dimethyl ester
DBE-4 dibasic ester
Succinic acid dimethyl ester
Methyl butanedioate
butanedioic acid dimethyl ester
HSDB 5370
EINECS 203-419-9
NSC 52209
1,4-dimethyl butanedioate
Butanedioic acid, 1,4-dimethyl ester
Dimethyl ester of succinic acid
CH3OC(O)CH2CH2C(O)OCH3
Dimethyl succinate, 99%
dimethyl butane-1,4-dioate
CAS-106-65-0
Dibasic Esters
Dimethyl succinate.
Succinic acid dimethyl
Dimethylsuccinate (DMS)
dimethyl 1,4-butanedioate
ACMC-2098lo
EC 203-419-9
Succinic acid-dimethyl ester
DBE-4 dibasic ester, 98%
Dimethyl Succinate (Fragrance)
Dimethyl succinate, 98%, FG
Dimethyl succinate, analytical standard
Dimethyl succinate, purum, >=98.0% (GC)
Dimethyl succinate, Vetec(TM) reagent grade, 98%
Butanedioic acid, dimethyl ester;DIMETHYL SUCCINATE;estasol


DIMETHYL GLUTARATE
1119-40-0
Glutaric acid dimethyl ester
Dimethyl pentanedioate
Pentanedioic acid, dimethyl ester
Glutaric acid, dimethyl ester
Methyl glutarate
DBE 5
pentanedioic acid dimethyl ester
Pentanedioic acid, 1,5-dimethyl ester
DBE-5 dibasic ester
EINECS 214-277-2
Glutaric acid, dimethyl ester (8CI)
Dimethyl glutarate, 98%
dimethyl pentane-1,5-dioate
CAS-1119-40-0
MFCD00008468
dbe-5
Glutaric acid dimethyl
Di - methyl glutarate
dbe-5dibasicester(dimethyl
1,5-dimethyl pentanedioate
EC 214-277-2
pentanedioicaciddimethylester
Glutaric acid-dimethyl ester
Pentanedioicacid,dimethylester
MLS002415727
DBE-5 dibasic ester, 99%
Dimethyl Glutarate (Fragrance)
dbe-5; dibasicester(dimethylglutarate)
Pentanedioic acid, dimethyl ester;Glutaric acid, dimethyl ester;DIMETHYL GLUTARATE;Hexanedioic acid, dimethyl ester, polymer with 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol and dimethyl pentanedioate;estasol
DIMETHYL GLUTARATE
1119-40-0
Glutaric acid dimethyl ester
Dimethyl pentanedioate
Pentanedioic acid, dimethyl ester
Glutaric acid, dimethyl ester
Methyl glutarate
DBE 5
pentanedioic acid dimethyl ester
Pentanedioic acid, 1,5-dimethyl ester
DBE-5 dibasic ester
EINECS 214-277-2
Glutaric acid, dimethyl ester (8CI)
Dimethyl glutarate, 98%
dimethyl pentane-1,5-dioate
DSSTox_GSID_25122
CAS-1119-40-0
MFCD00008468
dbe-5
Glutaric acid dimethyl
Di - methyl glutarate
dbe-5dibasicester(dimethyl
1,5-dimethyl pentanedioate
EC 214-277-2
pentanedioicaciddimethylester
Glutaric acid-dimethyl ester
Pentanedioicacid,dimethylester
DBE-5 dibasic ester, 99%
Dimethyl Glutarate (Fragrance)
dbe-5dibasicester(dimethylglutarate)
Pentanedioic acid, dimethyl ester;Glutaric acid, dimethyl ester;DIMETHYL GLUTARATE;Hexanedioic acid, dimethyl ester, polymer with 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol and dimethyl pentanedioate;estasol

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