All Esters Organic Chemicals
Description
Esters are organic compounds formed through a chemical reaction between an acid and an alcohol, resulting in the production of an ester and water. These compounds are characterized by their unique chemical structure, which dictates their properties and potential uses. Esters are versatile and can be tailored for various applications by modifying their chemical composition.
Working Principle
Esters work based on the principle of esterification, where an acid reacts with an alcohol to form an ester and water. This reaction is reversible, meaning that under certain conditions, esters can hydrolyze back into their original acid and alcohol components. The chemical structure of esters allows them to exhibit properties such as good thermal and oxidative stability, making them useful in various industrial applications. Their ability to dissolve other substances and resist sludge and varnish formation enhances their utility as solvents and lubricants.
Applications
Esters are widely used in the production of synthetic oils, greases, and lubricants. For example, diester lubricants are commonly employed in reciprocating air compressors due to their improved fire resistance and oxidation stability. Additionally, esters are used in the formulation of lubricants that extend equipment life under challenging conditions, such as those requiring high-temperature capability and longer drain intervals. They are also utilized in the creation of biodegradable lubricants, which are increasingly in demand for environmentally friendly applications.
Advantages over other Organic Chemicals
Esters offer several advantages over other organic chemicals. They possess enhanced solvency, which helps prevent deposit formation and ensures seal compatibility. Their good thermal and oxidative stability allows for extended drain intervals in lubricant applications, reducing the frequency of maintenance. Furthermore, many esters are readily or inherently biodegradable, making them a more environmentally friendly option compared to other organic compounds that may not break down as easily.
Limitations
One of the limitations of esters is their hydrolytic stability. In the presence of excess water, esters can break down, reversing the esterification reaction and potentially compromising their effectiveness. This can be a concern in applications where moisture exposure is unavoidable, requiring careful consideration of the operating environment.
Considerations
When considering the use of esters, it is important to evaluate factors such as initial costs, operating expenses, and maintenance requirements. Esters may have higher initial costs compared to some other organic chemicals, but their extended drain intervals and durability can offset these costs over time. Operating expenses may be reduced due to their efficiency and performance in demanding conditions. However, regular monitoring and maintenance are necessary to ensure their continued effectiveness, particularly in environments where hydrolytic stability is a concern.
from Chemical Strategies, Inc.
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- Chemical Family: All Esters; Ethyl Acetate
- Chemical Name: 2-(2-Butoxyethoxy)ethyl Acetate
from SynQuest Laboratories, Inc.
Molecular Weight: 231.19. TSCA: Not listed on TSCA inventory; for R&D use only [See More]
- Chemical Family: All Esters
- Chemical Formula: C 6 H 8 F 3 NO 3 S
- Chemical Name: N-Trifluoroacetyl-L-cysteine methyl ester
- CAS Number: 1577-62-4
from INVISTA
DYTEK ® TIPB is a liquid boric acid ester that can be used as a catalyst or intermediate in a wide variety of applications. They include organic synthesis lubricants, olefin polymerization catalysts, polymer additions, and as a precursor to boronic acids for Suzuki coupling reactions. [See More]
- Chemical Family: All Esters
- Chemical Formula: C9H21O3B
- Chemical Name: Triisopropyl Borate
- CAS Number: 5419-55-6
from Technic, Inc.
Hydrogen peroxide mixtures (APM) are widely used for removing particles from substrate surfaces in semiconductor manufacturing. Technic offers standard as well as customized high purity hydrogen peroxide solutions to meet each customer ’s requirements. To inquire about any of products listed... [See More]
- Chemical Family: All Esters; Ethyl Acetate
- Chemical Name: Ethyl Acetate
- Trigger: Solvent
from Medical Isotopes, Inc.
(1-Naphthyl)methyl Methacrylate [See More]
- Chemical Family: All Esters; Methyl Methacrylate
- CAS Number: 28171-92-8
- Chemical Formula: C 15 H 14 O 2
from Matrix Scientific
Perfluoro-2,5,8,11-tetramethyl-3,6,9,12-tetra-oxapentadecanoic acid, methyl ester. Molecular Formula: C16H3F29O6. Molecular Weight: 842.15 [See More]
- Chemical Family: All Esters
- Chemical Name: Perfluoro-2,5,8,11-tetramethyl-3,6,9,12-tetra-oxapentadecanoic acid, methyl ester
- Trigger: Acid
- Chemical Formula: C16H3F29O6
from Teknor Apex Company
For more than 50 years the Chemical Division has produced esters for use as plasticizers, synthetic lubricants and polymer intermediates. We produce a number of different commodity and specialty chemicals both for sale and for toll for many major multi-national companies. We also produce traditional... [See More]
- Chemical Family: All Esters
from Toronto Research Chemicals, Inc.
Indole Derivatives [See More]
- Chemical Family: All Carboxylic Acids; All Esters; Acetic Acid
- Chemical Formula: C11H10N2O3
- Chemical Name: α-(Hydroxyimino)-1H-indole-3-acetic Acid Methyl Ester
- CAS Number: 113975-75-0
from Chemical Strategies, Inc.
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- Chemical Family: All Esters; Ethyl Acetate
- Chemical Name: 2-ETHOXYETHYL ACETATE # 109967
from SynQuest Laboratories, Inc.
Molecular Weight: 550.45. TSCA: Not listed on TSCA inventory; for R&D use only [See More]
- Chemical Family: All Esters
- Chemical Name: Trifluoromethanesulfonic acid 2'-trifluoromethanesulfonyloxy-[1,1']binapthalenyl-2-yl ester
- Trigger: Acid
- Chemical Formula: C 22 H 12 F 6 O 6 S 2
from INVISTA
FlexiSolv ™ DBE ® esters are mixtures of refined dicarboxylic dimethylesters (dimethyl succinate, dimethyl glutarate, and dimethyl adipate). The mixture of all three is designated DBE ® esters. DBE ® esters can also be fractionated into six other products (DBE ®-2 esters, DBE... [See More]
- Chemical Family: All Esters
- Chemical Name: Dicarboxylic Dimethylesters
- Trigger: Solvent
- State of Matter: Liquid / Solution
from Medical Isotopes, Inc.
(1-Pyrene)methyl Methacrylate [See More]
- Chemical Family: All Esters; Methyl Methacrylate
- CAS Number: 86112-79-0
- Chemical Formula: C 21 H 16 O 2
from Toronto Research Chemicals, Inc.
Indole Derivatives [See More]
- Chemical Family: All Esters
- Chemical Formula: C13H16N2O2
- Chemical Name: α-Methyl-D,L-tryptophan Methyl Ester
- CAS Number: 114524-80-0
from Medical Isotopes, Inc.
(9-Phenanthryl)methyl Methacrylate [See More]
- Chemical Family: All Esters; Methyl Methacrylate
- CAS Number: 53223-82-8
- Chemical Formula: C 19 H 16 O 2
from Toronto Research Chemicals, Inc.
Indole Derivatives [See More]
- Chemical Family: All Esters
- Chemical Formula: C1214CH16N2O2
- Chemical Name: α-Methyl-D,L-tryptophan-1-14C Methyl Ester
- CAS Number: 210357-35-0
from Medical Isotopes, Inc.
2-(4-Octylphenyl)ethyl Acetate [See More]
- Chemical Family: All Esters; Ethyl Acetate
- Chemical Formula: C 18 H 28 O 2
from Toronto Research Chemicals, Inc.
Nicotine Derivatives [See More]
- Chemical Family: All Esters
- Chemical Formula: C13H12N2O5
- Chemical Name: γ-Oxo-3-pyridinebutyric Acid, N-Hydroxysuccinimide Ester
- CAS Number: 1076199-29-5
from Toronto Research Chemicals, Inc.
Boron Derivatives [See More]
- Chemical Family: All Esters
- Chemical Formula: C13H22BBrO2
- Chemical Name: (+)-(3-Bromopropyl)boronic Acid Pinanediol Ester
- CAS Number: 90084-37-0
![(1S,3R)-1-Benzo[1,3]dioxol-5-yl-2-(2-chloro-acetyl)-2,3,4,.. -- B121700 - Image](https://partimages.globalspec.com/38/1238/1276238_medium.png "(1S,3R)-1-Benzo[1,3]dioxol-5-yl-2-(2-chloro-acetyl)-2,3,4,.. -- B121700 - Image")
from Toronto Research Chemicals, Inc.
Indole Derivatives [See More]
- Chemical Family: All Esters
- Chemical Formula: C22H19ClN2O5
- Chemical Name: (1S,3R)-1-Benzo[1,3]dioxol-5-yl-2-(2-chloro-acetyl)-2,3,4,9-tetrahydro-1H-b-carboline-3-carboxylic..
- CAS Number: 629652-40-0
from Toronto Research Chemicals, Inc.
Anti-virals [See More]
- Chemical Family: All Esters
- Chemical Formula: C18H19NO4
- Chemical Name: (2R,3S)-N-Benzoyl-3-phenyl Isoserine Ethyl Ester
- CAS Number: 153433-80-8
from Toronto Research Chemicals, Inc.
Anti-virals [See More]
- Chemical Family: All Esters
- Chemical Formula: C18H23NO10
- Chemical Name: (3aR,4R,7aR)-3a,7a-Dihydro-2-methyl-4-[(1S,2R)-1,2,3-tris(acetyloxy)propyl]-4H-pyrano[3,4-d]oxazol..
- CAS Number: 78850-37-0
from Toronto Research Chemicals, Inc.
Indole Derivatives [See More]
- Chemical Family: All Esters
- Chemical Formula: C24H26N2O6
- Chemical Name: (7’-Benzyloxy-indolymethyl)formamido-malonic Diethyl Ester
- CAS Number: 1076198-99-6
from Toronto Research Chemicals, Inc.
Dihydropyridine [See More]
- Chemical Family: All Esters
- Chemical Formula: C16H16N2O6
- Chemical Name: (R)-(-)-1,4-Dihydro-2,6-dimethyl-4-(3-nitrophenyl)-3,5-pyridinedicarboxylic Acid Monomethyl Ester
- CAS Number: 76093-33-9
from Toronto Research Chemicals, Inc.
Neurochemicals [See More]
- Chemical Family: All Esters
- Chemical Formula: C16H16O3S
- Chemical Name: (R)-Modafinil Carboxylate Methyl Ester
- CAS Number: 713134-72-6
from Toronto Research Chemicals, Inc.
Neurochemicals [See More]
- Chemical Family: All Esters
- Chemical Formula: C16H6D10O3S
- Chemical Name: (R)-Modafinil-d10 Carboxylate Methyl Ester
- State of Matter: Bulk Solid / Granules
from Toronto Research Chemicals, Inc.
Glucuronides [See More]
- Chemical Family: All Esters
- Chemical Formula: C27H28O9
- Chemical Name: (R)-Naproxen Acyl-β-D-glucuronide Benzyl Ester
from Toronto Research Chemicals, Inc.
Glucuronides [See More]
- Chemical Family: All Esters
- Chemical Formula: C22H24O9
- Chemical Name: (R,S)-Equol 7-β-D-Glucuronide Methyl Ester
- State of Matter: Bulk Solid / Granules
from Toronto Research Chemicals, Inc.
Dihydropyridine [See More]
- Chemical Family: All Esters
- Chemical Formula: C16H16N2O6
- Chemical Name: (S)-(+)-1,4-Dihydro-2,6-dimethyl-4-(3-nitrophenyl)-3,5-pyridinedicarboxylic Acid Monomethyl Ester
- CAS Number: 76093-34-0
from Toronto Research Chemicals, Inc.
Drug Analogues [See More]
- Chemical Family: All Esters
- Chemical Formula: C16H6D10O3S
- Chemical Name: (S)-Modafinil-d10 Carboxylate Methyl Ester
- State of Matter: Bulk Solid / Granules
from Toronto Research Chemicals, Inc.
Glucuronides [See More]
- Chemical Family: All Esters
- Chemical Formula: C27H28O9
- Chemical Name: (S)-Naproxen Acyl-β-D-glucuronide Benzyl Ester
- CAS Number: 946517-36-8
from Toronto Research Chemicals, Inc.
Glucuronides [See More]
- Chemical Family: All Esters
- Chemical Formula: C42H44N2O11
- Chemical Name: 1’-epi-Benazeprilat Acyl-β-D-glucuronide Dibenzyl Ester
from Toronto Research Chemicals, Inc.
Glucuronides [See More]
- Chemical Family: All Esters
- Chemical Formula: C31H29ClFN3O10
- Chemical Name: 1’-Hydroxy Midazolam-β-D-glucuronide Triacetate Methyl Ester
- State of Matter: Bulk Solid / Granules
from Toronto Research Chemicals, Inc.
Spin Labeling Compounds [See More]
- Chemical Family: All Esters
- Chemical Formula: C15H20N2O5
- Chemical Name: 1-Acetyl-2,2,5,5-tetramethyl-3-pyrroline-3-carboxylic Acid N-Hydroxysuccinimide Ester
- CAS Number: 1076198-74-7
from Toronto Research Chemicals, Inc.
Spin Labeling Compounds [See More]
- Chemical Family: All Esters
- Chemical Formula: C11H21NO3
- Chemical Name: 1-Hydroxy-4-carboxyl-2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidine, Methyl Ester
- CAS Number: 439858-36-3
from Toronto Research Chemicals, Inc.
Glucuronides [See More]
- Chemical Family: All Esters
- CAS Number: 18404-55-2
- Chemical Name: 1-Naphthol 2,3,4-Tri-O-acetyl-β-D-glucuronide Methyl Ester
from Toronto Research Chemicals, Inc.
Spin Labeling Compounds [See More]
- Chemical Family: All Esters
- Chemical Formula: C13H17N2O5
- Chemical Name: 1-Oxyl-2,2,5,5-tetramethylpyrroline-3-carboxylate N-Hydroxysuccinimide Ester
- CAS Number: 37558-29-5
from Toronto Research Chemicals, Inc.
Retinoids [See More]
- Chemical Family: All Esters
- Chemical Name: 11-cis Retinoic Acid Methyl Ester
from Toronto Research Chemicals, Inc.
Maleimide Derivatives [See More]
- Chemical Family: All Esters
- Chemical Formula: C19H25N2O9SNa
- Chemical Name: 11-Maleimidoundecanoic Acid Sulfo-N-Succinimidyl Ester
- CAS Number: 211236-68-9