Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of Bis(2-ethylhexyl) (2Z)-2-butenedioate (CAS: 142-16-5)?
Answer
Bis(2-ethylhexyl) (2Z)-2-butenedioate (CAS: 142-16-5) is a colorless liquid with a relatively high molecular weight of approximately 268.4 g/mol. It has a density of about 1.13 g/cm³ and a boiling point of around 313°C. The compound is moderately soluble in water but readily soluble in common organic solvents like ethanol and acetone. It is chemically reactive, particularly towards nucleophiles and can undergo addition reactions.
About
CAS No
142-16-5
English Name
Bis(2-ethylhexyl) (2Z)-2-butenedioate
Molecular Formula
C20H36O4
Molecular Weight
340.5 g/mol
SMILES
O=C(OCC(CC)CCCC)/C=C\C(OCC(CC)CCCC)=O
InChIKey
ROPXFXOUUANXRR-YPKPFQOOSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-09 08:06
