:Dibasic ester

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Dibasic ester or DBE is an ester of a dicarboxylic acid. Depending on the application, the alcohol may be methanol or higher molecular weight monoalcohols.

Mixtures of different methyl dibasic esters are commercially produced from short-chain acids such as adipic acid, glutaric acid, and succinic acid.{{cite web |year=2023 |title=Dibasic Esters |url=https://dbe.invista.com/ |accessdate=2023-11-19 |website=Invista }} They are non-flammable, readily biodegradable, non-corrosive, and have a mild, fruity odour.{{cite web|title=DBE: Solvents in Balance with the Environment | publisher=INVISTA | year=2005 | url=http://dbe.invista.com/ | accessdate=2007-12-28}}

Dibasic esters of phthalates, adipates, and azelates with C8 - C10 alcohols have found commercial use as lubricants, spin finishes, and additives.{{cite web |title=About Dibasic Esters |url=http://www.hatcocorporation.com/pages/syntheticlubes/dibasicesters.htm |url-status=dead |accessdate=2010-02-18 |publisher=Hatco}}