Bis(2-ethylhexyl)maleate

• CAT Number: R022617
• CAS Number: 142-16-5
• Molecular Formula: C20H36O4
• Molecular Weight: 340.5
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 2-Butenedioic Acid (2Z)-Bis(2-ethylhexyl) Ester; 2-Butenedioic Acid (Z)-Bis(2-ethylhexyl) Ester; Maleic Acid Bis(2-ethylhexyl) Ester; Bis(2-ethylhexyl) Maleate; Ceraphyl 45; DOM; Di-2-ethylhexyl Maleate; Dioctyl Maleate
• Storage: Room Temperature
• IUPAC Name: bis(2-ethylhexyl) (Z)-but-2-enedioate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C20H36O4/c1-5-9-11-17(7-3)15-23-19(21)13-14-20(22)24-16-18(8-4)12-10-6-2/h13-14,17-18H,5-12,15-16H2,1-4H3/b14-13-
• InChIKey: ROPXFXOUUANXRR-YPKPFQOOSA-N
• SMILES: CCCCC(CC)COC(=O)C=CC(=O)OCC(CC)CCCC

Bis(2-ethylhexyl) maleate（Cat No.:R022617）, is a chemical compound commonly used in various industrial applications. It is an ester formed by reacting maleic acid with two molecules of 2-ethylhexanol. This compound finds use as a plasticizer in polymer production, particularly in vinyl resins and synthetic rubbers. It enhances the flexibility, durability, and workability of these materials. Bis(2-ethylhexyl) maleate is also employed as a reactive diluent in coatings and adhesives, modifying viscosity and performance characteristics. Its role in improving the properties of polymers and coatings contributes to its importance in the manufacturing and formulation processes.