At a Glance
Material Family
Esters
Record Type
Ester
Primary Role
Plasticizing · Lubrication
Functional Roles
Industries Served
Applications & Use Cases
- ▸ Low-temperature plasticizer for flexible PVC, imparting cold-flex and elasticity to films, sheeting, and cling/stretch food-wrap that must stay pliable in refrigerated or freezer conditions.
- ▸ Secondary plasticizer blended with phthalates or alternatives to improve low-temperature flexibility and reduce viscosity in PVC plastisols for coatings, dip-molding, and synthetic leather.
- ▸ Plasticizer and processing aid for synthetic rubbers and elastomers (nitrile, neoprene) where low-temperature performance and good extraction resistance are required.
- ▸ Base fluid and lubricant component in synthetic lubricants, hydraulic fluids, and metalworking formulations, valued for its low pour point and oxidative stability.
- ▸ Emollient and skin-conditioning ester in cosmetic and personal-care formulations (cosmetic-grade DOA), delivering a light, non-greasy skin feel in creams, lotions, and color cosmetics.
Physical Properties
Appearance
Clear, colorless to pale-yellow oily liquid
Physical State
Liquid
Boiling Point
approx. 214 C at 5 mmHg (decomposes near atmospheric bp ~417 C)
Melting Point
approx. -67 C
Flash Point
approx. 196 C (closed cup)
Density
approx. 0.922-0.927 g/cm3 at 20 C
Water Solubility
Practically insoluble (<0.2 mg/L at 20 C)
Viscosity
approx. 13-14 mPa.s at 20 C
Log Kow
approx. 6.1-8.1 (typical, high lipophilicity)
Safety & Handling
Full SDS available on request
A grade-specific Safety Data Sheet (SDS) — with the complete hazard classification, handling precautions, and transport information — is supplied with every shipment and available on request. Confirm all safety and regulatory details against the SDS for your specific grade.
Request SDS →
Chemical Identity
CAS Number
103-23-1
Molecular Formula
C22H42O4
Molecular Weight
370.6 g/mol
IUPAC Name
bis(2-ethylhexyl) hexanedioate
PubChem CID
InChI Key
SAOKZLXYCUGLFA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonyms & Trade Names
Full Description
Regulatory & registration requirements
- TSCA (US):
- REACH (EU):
- EC number: 203-090-1
Source: EPA TSCA Inventory (July 2025 release) · ECHA CHEM — retrieved 2026-07-12
Related Products
Disclaimer. Information on this page — including properties, identifiers, hazard, transport (DOT/UN) and tariff (HS) classifications, and applications — is provided for general reference and is compiled from authoritative public sources (e.g. PubChem/ECHA, 49 CFR 172.101, the Harmonized Tariff Schedule). Values are typical and are not a guaranteed specification; the Certificate of Analysis (CoA) for the lot purchased governs. Products are sold for industrial and professional use only. Nothing here is a medical, health, or efficacy claim or advice. Always consult the current Safety Data Sheet (SDS) before handling, storage, transport or disposal, and confirm regulatory status, classification and suitability for your application and jurisdiction. Hazard, transport and tariff classifications must be verified for your specific shipment. RawSource makes no warranty, express or implied, and assumes no liability for use of this information. Trademarks. Third-party trademarks and brand names are the property of their respective owners; any reference is nominative — used only to identify a comparable product — and does not imply affiliation with, sponsorship by, or endorsement by the trademark owner.