56136-01-7

Basic information

• Product Name: 3-({bis[(2-ethylhexyl)oxy]methoxy}methyl)heptane
• CAS NO: 56136-01-7
• Molecular Formula: C₂₅H₅₂O₃
• Molecular Weight: 400.6786
• Mol File: 56136-01-7.mol

Chemical Properties

• Boiling Point: 439.6°C at 760 mmHg
• Flash Point: 175.6°C
• Density: 0.867g/cm³
• Vapor Pressure: 1.62E-07mmHg at 25°C
• Refractive Index: 1.445
• CAS DataBase Reference: 3-({bis[(2-ethylhexyl)oxy]methoxy}methyl)heptane(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: 3-({bis[(2-ethylhexyl)oxy]methoxy}methyl)heptane(56136-01-7)
• EPA Substance Registry System: 3-({bis[(2-ethylhexyl)oxy]methoxy}methyl)heptane(56136-01-7)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 56136-01-7(Hazardous Substances Data)

Upstream product

• 104-76-7 2-Ethylhexyl alcohol 
• 149-73-5 trimethyl orthoformate 
• 122-51-0 orthoformic acid triethyl ester 

Downstream Products

• 5460-45-7 (2-ethylhex-1-yl) formiate 

Relevant articles and documents

ETHERIFICATION PROCESS

The present invention relates to a process for preparing ethers, particularly unsymmetrical ethers, and preferably ethers suitable for use as base stocks for lubricant compositions. In particular, the process involves the reaction of an α,β-unsaturated aldehyde with a trihydrocarbyl orthoester to form an α,β-unsaturated acetal and conversion of the α,β- unsaturated acetal to an ether through hydrogenation and hydrogenolysis.