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Dioctyl Maleate (DOM)

Dioctyl Maleate (DOM)

Dioctyl Maleate (DOM) can be used in organic synthesis, like the production of derivatives of succinic acid. It is also used as a comonomer in vinyl and acrylic emulsion polymerization for paints and adhesives.

Overview

Product overview

Dioctyl Maleate (DOM) is a suitable intermediate for use in the production of paints and adhesives, copolymers and films.

What is Dioctyl Maleate?DOM is a clear, virtually colorless liquid with an ester-like odor. It is miscible with methanol, ethanol, acetone, diethyl ether, N,N -dimethylformamide and toluene, but not with water and aliphatic hydrocarbons. DOM contains about 1%-5% fumaric acid di (2-ethylhexyl) ester and 1%-2% alkoxysuccinic acid di (2-ethylhexyl) ester. Under the action of heat and in the presence of acids or bases, DOM reacts to form fumaric acid dialkyl ester.

Why Dioctyl Maleate ?DOM permits the addition reactions normally possible with compounds having olefinic double bonds and is suitable, for example, as a dienophile for diene syntheses using the Diels-Alder reaction. By hydrogenation or acetylation, valuable intermediates can be obtained, e.g., succinic acid dimethyl ester and other derivatives of succinic acid, which are employed in many different areas of organic chemistry. For more information and about Dioctyl Maleate and its use in your product , please contact Celanese today .

Properties

Properties and processing

Properties

  • Clear, colorless liquids
  • Miscible with many organic solvents
  • Intermediate in the production of paints, adhesives and films
  • Used in addition reactions

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