Product Details
Category
Cosmetic Plasticizers
Molecular Formula
C12H14O4
Storage
Keep away from heat and flame. Keep away from sources of ignition. Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances.
Application
Diethyl phthalate can be used as a solvent for the antimony reduction of aluminum chloride-phosphorus trichloride-alkyl chloride complexes to form the corresponding alkylphosphonous dichlorides. It can undergo condensation with o-phenylenediamine in the presence of sodium hydride to form dibenzo (b,f)(1,4)diazocine-6,11(5H, 12H)-dione.
Product Description
Diethyl phthalate (DEP) is a phthalic anhydride ester (PAE) that is commonly used as a solvent in cosmetics and also as a plasticizer.
Molecular Weight (g/mol)
222.237
Refractive Index
1.501-1.503
InChI Key
FLKPEMZONWLCSK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
CCOC(=O)c1ccccc1C(=O)OCC
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
Stability
Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, alkalies.
Water Solubility
Water, 1080 mg/L @ 25 °C (exp)
Color
Water-white to colorless