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Peg-4 Diheptanoate acts as an emollient, pigment dispersant, wetting and coupling agent.
Peg-4 Diheptanoate is a long-chain polyhydric alcoholic ester, derived from the vegetable source.
Peg-4 Diheptanoate provides solvency, emulsification and cushioning.
CAS: 70729-68-9
MF: C22H42O7
MW: 418.56
EINECS: 274-829-3
Synonyms
oxybis(ethane-2,1-diyloxyethane-2,1-diyl) bisheptanoate;PEG-4 DIHEPTANOATE;Heptanoic acid, oxybis(2,1-ethanediyloxy-2,1-ethanediyl) ester;tetraethylene glycol di-n-heptanoate;Tetraethylenglykoldiheptanoat;2,2'-[Oxybis(2,1-ethanediyloxy)]bis(ethanol heptanoate);Tetraethylene glycol dienanthate;Heptanoic acid,1,1'-[oxybis(2,1-ethanediyloxy-2,1-ethanediyl)] ester
Moreover, Peg-4 Diheptanoate offers a medium feel, a low freeze point and adds playtime.
Peg-4 Diheptanoate is used in cosmetic and personal care products.
Peg-4 Diheptanoate is IECIC listed.
Peg-4 Diheptanoate Chemical Properties
Boiling point: 456.3°C (rough estimate)
Density: 1.0735 (rough estimate)
Refractive index: 1.5300 (estimate)
EPA Substance Registry System: Peg-4 Diheptanoate (70729-68-9)
Uses
Lubricant Properties
Peg-4 Diheptanoate possesses a long, hydrocarbon chain connected to an ester group.
This structure suggests potential lubricant properties.
Esters are commonly used as lubricants due to their good film-forming abilities and resistance to wear and tear.
Research could investigate Peg-4 Diheptanoate's tribological properties (friction, wear) to assess its suitability as a lubricant in various applications ().
Material Science Applications
The combination of a polar ether group and a long hydrocarbon chain in Peg-4 Diheptanoate might make it a candidate for applications in material science.
For example, Peg-4 Diheptanoate could be studied as a potential component in plasticizers, additives that enhance the flexibility and processability of polymers ().
Surfactant Potential
The amphiphilic nature of TEGDH, with a hydrophilic (water-loving) ether group and a hydrophobic (water-repelling) hydrocarbon chain, suggests possibilities for surfactant applications.
Surfactants reduce surface tension between liquids and can be used as detergents, emulsifiers, or dispersing agents.
Further research would be needed to determine Peg-4 Diheptanoate's effectiveness and environmental impact as a potential surfactant.
