Dibasic ester

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In chemistry, a dibasic ester or DBE is a dimethyl ester of a dicarboxylic acid. Mixtures of different dibasic esters are commercially produced from short-chain acids such as adipic acid, glutaric acid, and succinic acid.[1] They are non-flammable, readily biodegradable, non-corrosive, and have a mild, fruity odour.[2]

[edit] Applications

Dibasic esters are used in paints, paint strippers, coatings, plasticisers, resins, binders, solvents, polyols, soil stabilization, chemical grouting, oilfield drilling fluids, crop protection products, and adhesives.[2]

[edit] References

  1. ^ Dibasic Esters. Chemical Online (2007). Retrieved on 2007-12-28.
  2. ^ a b DBE: Solvents in Balance with the Environment. INVISTA (2005). Retrieved on 2007-12-28.
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