SHORT DESCRIPTION
Dioctyl phthalate (DOP), also known as diethylhexyl phthalate, is a widely used industrial chemical that belongs to the family of phthalate esters. It is a clear, colorless, and odorless liquid that is commonly employed as a plasticizer in the manufacturing of flexible polyvinyl chloride (PVC) products. Dioctyl phthalate imparts flexibility and durability to PVC, making it suitable for various applications.
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CHEMICAL NAME
Dioctyl phthalate
INDUSTRY
C.A.S.E.
IDENTIFICATION AND PROPERTIES
SYNONYMS
DOP DIOP Bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate Di-sec octyl phthalate DEHP Isooctyl phthalate
MOLECULAR WEIGHT
390.56 g/mol
CAS NUMBER
117-81-7
CHEMICAL FORMULA
C24H38O4
HS CODE
29173920
DENSITY
0.99 g/cm3
MELTING POINT
−50 °C
BOILING POINT
385 °C
VISCOSITY
Not Specified
SHELF LIFE
2 years
TYPICAL PROPERTIES
Not Specified
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