Dioctyl sebacate

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Dioctyl sebacate, or di(2-ethylhexyl) sebacate, is an organic compound which is the diester of sebacic acid and 2-ethylhexanol. It is an oily colorless liquid.

[edit] Physical properties

Boiling point at 0.7kPa: 256 °C
Melting point: -48 °C
Relative density (water = 1): 0.9
Solubility in water: none
Vapour pressure, Pa at 37 °C: 0.000024
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 14.7
Flash point: 210 °C o.c.
Chemical dangers: reacts with oxidants
Occupational exposure limits: TLV not established