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Dibutyl maleate (DBM)

DBM
CAS 105-76-0 · MF C12H20O4 · MW 228.28 g/mol

Dibutyl maleate (DBM) is a reactive diluent monomer with the molecular formula C12H20O4 that functions as a crosslinking and curing agent in polymer systems. This chemical is primarily utilized in the coatings and construction industries as well as plastics and polymers applications where controlled crosslinking is required. DBM serves as…

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CAS Number
105-76-0
Molecular Formula
C12H20O4
Molecular Weight
228.28 g/mol
Material Family
Specialty Additives
Functional Roles
Physical Properties
physical_description
Liquid
kovats_retention_index
1505
GHS / SDS Safety Warning
Irritant Health Hazard
  • H315 (21.2%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
  • H319 (16.1%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
  • H402: Harmful to aquatic life [Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute hazard]
  • H335 (15.1%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]
  • H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction [Warning Sensitization, Skin]
  • H373 (21.6%): May causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure]
  • H317 (37.4%): May cause an allergic skin reaction [Warning Sensitization, Skin]
Chemical Identity
CAS Number105-76-0
IUPAC Namedibutyl (Z)-but-2-enedioate
InChI KeyJBSLOWBPDRZSMB-FPLPWBNLSA-N
PubChem CID 5271569
INCI NameDIBUTYL MALEATE
Synonyms & Trade Names
DIBUTYL MALEATE Staflex DBM Butyl maleate RC Comonomer DBM Maleic acid, dibutyl ester 2-Butenedioic acid (Z)-, dibutyl ester 2-Butenedioic acid (2Z)-, dibutyl ester 4X371TMK9K VINAVIL CF 5 2-Butenedioic acid (2Z)-, 1,4-dibutyl ester DTXCID206724 RefChem:132940 dibutyl (Z)-but-2-enedioate Dibutylmaleate Maleic Acid Dibutyl Ester
Full Description

Dibutyl maleate (DBM) is a reactive diluent monomer with the molecular formula C12H20O4 that functions as a crosslinking and curing agent in polymer systems. This chemical is primarily utilized in the coatings and construction industries as well as plastics and polymers applications where controlled crosslinking is required. DBM serves as both a monomer and reactive diluent, enabling polymerization reactions while reducing viscosity in formulations.