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Dibutyl succinate

Also known as Dibutyl butanedioate, Tabutrex, Dibutylsuccinate

CAS 141-03-7Formula C12H22O4Molar mass 230.30 g/molEC 205-449-8
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Dibutyl succinate chemical structure, C12H22O4, CAS 141-03-7
2D chemical structure

Key facts

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All properties
Appearance
Colorless liquid
Melting point
-29 °C
Boiling point
274.5 °C
Density
0.9768 @ 20 °C/4 °C
Flash point
135 °C
HS code
291719
Category
Aliphatic and alicyclic building blocks
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What is Dibutyl succinate?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

Dibutyl succinate is a member of dicarboxylic acids and O-substituted derivatives and a diester.

Identifiers

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IUPAC name
dibutyl butanedioate
CAS number
141-03-7 CAS number cross-checked
EC number
205-449-8
Molecular formula
C12H22O4
UNII
Q050512U41
MDL number
MFCD00040495
InChIKey
YUXIBTJKHLUKBD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C12H22O4/c1-3-5-9-15-11(13)7-8-12(14)16-10-6-4-2/h3-10H2,1-2H3
SMILES (canonical and isomeric)
CCCCOC(=O)CCC(=O)OCCCC

Synonyms

  • Dibutyl butanedioate
  • Tabutrex
  • Dibutylsuccinate
  • Succinic acid di-n-butyl ester
  • Di-n-butyl succinate
  • Tabatrex
  • Butanedioic acid, dibutyl ester
  • Butyl butanedioate
  • Succinic acid dibutyl ester
  • 1,4-dibutyl butanedioate
  • DNBS
  • Succinic acid, dibutyl ester
  • Butanedioic acid dibutyl ester
  • Butanedioic acid, 1,4-dibutyl ester
  • ENT 666
  • Di-n-butylester kyseliny jantarove
  • Succinic acid-di-n-butyl ester
  • dibutyl butane-1,4-dioate
  • Di-n-butylsuccinate
  • Dibutyl succinate, PESTANAL(R), analytical standard

Physical and chemical properties

Measured values and descriptors computed from the structure

Physical and chemical properties

Measured values, check the supplier specification for your grade

Appearance
Colorless liquidexp.
Melting point
-29 °Cexp.
Boiling point
274.5 °Cexp.
Density
0.9768 @ 20 °C/4 °Cexp.
Flash point
135 °Cexp.
Solubility
In water, 2.30 × 10⁺² mg/l, temperature not specified.exp.

Values vary by grade. Ask suppliers for the COA or TDS of the batch you buy.

Computed descriptors

Calculated from the structure, useful for screening and formulation

Molecular weight
230.30 g/molcalc.
Exact mass
230.1518 Dacalc.
LogP (octanol/water)
2.45calc.
Topological polar surface area
52.6 Ųcalc.
Hydrogen bond donors
0calc.
Hydrogen bond acceptors
4calc.
Rotatable bonds
9calc.
Heavy atoms
16calc.
Rings
0calc.
Aromatic rings
0calc.
Fraction sp3 carbons
0.83calc.
Formal charge
0calc.
Stereocentres
0calc.
Lipinski rule of five
Passes (0 violations)calc.

Calculated for screening. Confirm critical figures with the supplier.

Safety and hazards

GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet

No GHS hazard classification is recorded for this substance yet. That does not mean it is harmless.

GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet (SDS). Classifications can differ by supplier, grade and concentration. Always check the supplier's SDS.

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Uses and applications

What the substance is used for, by industry and function

Insect repellent especially against biting flies of cattle and household ants and roaches. (Former use).

Use classes: Solvents, Safer Chemical Classes.

Roles

  • antiinfective agent
  • antiparasitic agent
  • pharmaceutical

Functional uses

  • Flavouring and nutrient

How it is made

Prepn from butyl alcohol and succinic acid: Vogel, J Chem Soc 1948, 624.

Regulatory status

Inventories, regulations and trade controls that list this substance

United States

  • Safer Choice ingredient list (USA)
  • TSCA inventory (USA)
    Status: Active in US commerce

HS code and trade data

Customs classification and reported world trade statistics

Global trade

World import and export statistics for the HS code Dibutyl succinate is traded under.

HS 2917.19Indicative HS code

Acyclic polycarboxylic acids, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and…

World exports in 2024
$718M
+8.1% vs 2023, imports $915M
2019 to 2024
Top exporters
  1. China46.6%
  2. United States13.7%
  3. Germany10.1%
Top importers
  1. United States16.2%
  2. Denmark11.8%
  3. Germany10.0%
Reported customs values in USD, not prices.Full trade data

The HS code shown for Dibutyl succinate is indicative (it was assigned by structure rules). Confirm the classification with your customs broker before shipping.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Dibutyl succinate, based on the data on this page

What is Dibutyl succinate?

Dibutyl succinate is a member of dicarboxylic acids and O-substituted derivatives and a diester.

What is the CAS number of Dibutyl succinate?

The CAS registry number of Dibutyl succinate is 141-03-7.

What is the molecular formula and weight of Dibutyl succinate?

The molecular formula of Dibutyl succinate is C12H22O4 and its molar mass is 230.30 g/mol.

What is Dibutyl succinate used for?

Insect repellent especially against biting flies of cattle and household ants and roaches. (Former use). Use classes: Solvents, Safer Chemical Classes.

Is Dibutyl succinate hazardous?

No GHS hazard classification for Dibutyl succinate is recorded on CompoundList yet. That does not prove it is safe. Always read the supplier safety data sheet.

What is the HS code of Dibutyl succinate?

Dibutyl succinate is usually classified under HS code 291719 (Acyclic polycarboxylic acids, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and…). This is indicative, confirm it with your customs broker before shipping.

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