Acetates & Esters, High-Purity Solvents

Diisobutyl Succinate

Diisobutyl Succinate (0925-6-4)

This high-purity, ester-based solvent is a clear, colorless liquid with a mild odor, ideal for diverse industrial applications. It excels as a coalescing agent in waterborne coatings and an intermediate in chemical synthesis, also serving as a solvent for agricultural chemicals, resins, and inks. Possessing excellent solvency and low toxicity, it supports the formulation of low VOC products. Key characteristics include a specific gravity of 0.96-0.97, a boiling point of 260-265°C, and a flash point over 110°C, providing versatile and effective performance.

Attributes

Key Features and Benefits

Functions as an effective plasticizer for PVC, PVB, and cellulose acetate.
Serves as a powerful solvent for nitrocellulose, oils, fats, resins, and gums.
Features a low volatile organic compound (VOC) content and is biodegradable.
Boasts high purity (minimum 99%) and excellent clarity with very low color.
Acts as a versatile intermediate in chemical, pharmaceutical, and pesticide synthesis.
Enhances formulations across coatings, inks, adhesives, and sealants.
Presents a mild ester odor and a non-toxic profile for safer handling.
Suitable for use as a fragrance ingredient in various personal care products.

Specifications

Technical Highlights

Appearance: Clear, colorless liquid
Odor: Mild ester odor
Purity (GC): Min. 99.0 %
Water Content (KF): Max. 0.1 %
Acid Value (mg KOH/g): Max. 0.1
Color (APHA): Max. 10
Specific Gravity (20/20 °C): 0.963 – 0.967
Refractive Index (nD20): 1.432 – 1.434
Boiling Point (°C): 245 – 247
Flash Point (COC, °C): 112

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Practical industry uses

Applications

Serves as a high-efficiency solvent in various cleaning products, including household cleaners, industrial degreasers, and paint removers.
Functions as an effective coalescing agent in emulsion paints and as a solvent in diverse industrial coatings.
Utilized as a plasticizer in plastics and elastomers, suitable for food contact applications due to its low toxicity.
Acts as a vital solvent component in the formulation of many adhesives.
Employed in cosmetics and personal care products as a solvent, emollient, and humectant for items like perfumes, creams, and sunscreens.
Used as a solvent for active ingredients in various agricultural chemical formulations.