Diethyl phthalate

• Catalog Number: ACM84662
• CAS: 84-66-2
• IUPAC Name: Diethyl benzene-1,2-dicarboxylate
• Synonyms: Diethyl-1,2-benzenedicarboxylate
• Molecular Weight: 222.24
• Molecular Formula: C12H14O4
• Canonical SMILES: CCOC(=O)C1=CC=CC=C1C(=O)OCC
• InChI: InChI=1S/C12H14O4/c1-3-15-11(13)9-7-5-6-8-10(9)12(14)16-4-2/h5-8H,3-4H2,1-2H3
• InChI Key: FLKPEMZONWLCSK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Boiling Point: 298-299 °C
• Melting Point: -3 °C
• Flash Point: >230 °F
• Purity: 95%+
• Density: 1.12 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
• Solubility: Practically insoluble in water, miscible with ethanol
• Appearance: Water-white to colorless, odorless, oily liquid
• Application: Diethyl phthalate serves multiple purposes across various industries due to its versatility as a plasticizer and solvent. Its primary role is to enhance the flexibility of plastics, making it valuable in the production of cellulose resin products and plastic film coatings for tablets and granules. As a solvent, it is widely used in the formulation of varnishes, dopes, and as an alcohol denaturant. Additionally, in the cosmetics industry, diethyl phthalate functions as a perfume fixative, ensuring scent longevity at low concentrations. Its ability to mix with various resins and solvents makes it a key component in manufacturing processes despite its high volatility, which sometimes limits its application. Furthermore, diethyl phthalate is utilized in the creation of insect repellents, deodorants, and emollients, highlighting its broad utility beyond the realm of plastics.
• Active Content: 95%
• Physical State: Liquid
• Typical Applications: Use as plasticizer.; Use as solvent.; For example, used in paints, resins.