Compound Q&A
What is 1,2-dioctyl benzene-1,2-dicarboxylate (CAS: 117-84-0)?
Answer
1,2-dioctyl benzene-1,2-dicarboxylate (CAS: 117-84-0) is a chemical compound with the formula C16H26O4. It is a colorless, odorless liquid with low solubility in water but good solubility in organic solvents. This compound is commonly used as a plasticizer due to its ability to increase the flexibility and workability of polymers. Its molecular structure features two octyl groups attached to a benzene ring with two carboxylate functionalities.
About
CAS No
117-84-0
English Name
1,2-dioctyl benzene-1,2-dicarboxylate
Molecular Formula
C24H38O4
Molecular Weight
390.56 g/mol
SMILES
CCCCCCCCOC(=O)c1ccccc1C(=O)OCCCCCCCC
InChIKey
MQIUGAXCHLFZKX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:08
