Dibutyl squarate is a colorless to pale yellow liquid that is insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents. It is used as a plasticizer in the production of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and other polymers. It is also used as a flavor and fragrance ingredient in the food and cosmetic industries.
Engkish name: squaric acid dibutyl ester
Engliish alias: 1,2-dibutyl squarate;
3,4-Dibutoxy-3-cyclobutene-1,2-dione;
3,4-di-n-Butoxy-3-cyclobutene-1,2-dione;
3,4-Dibutoxycyclobut-3-ene-1,2-dione;
CAS NO: 2892-62-8
Molecular weight: 226.26900
Molecular formula: C12H18O4
Appearance and properties: transparent yellow to light brown liquid
Density: 1.047 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
Boiling point: 139 °C0.5 mm Hg(lit.)
Flash point: >230 °F
refractive index: n20/D 1.494(lit.)
Steam pressure: 3.64E-05mmHg at 25°C