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C12H14O4
222.24 g/mol
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DIETHYL PHTHALATE

CAS84-66-2EC201-550-6
Category
Industrial Chemical
Compound Class
Ester
Primary Use
Plasticizer for polymer flexibility

Diethyl phthalate is a colorless liquid used to make plastics more flexible. It is commonly found in products such as toothbrushes, automobile parts, toys, and food packaging, and can also be used in cosmetics, insecticides, and as a solvent.

plasticizer for polymer flexibilitysolvent in cellulose acetate and fragrancesinsect repellent

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Safety Reference

Harmful
Harmful
Environmental Hazard
Environmental Hazard
Warning
H401Toxic to aquatic life
H315Causes skin irritation
H317May cause an allergic skin reaction
H320Causes eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation
H336May cause drowsiness or dizziness
Identifiers
IUPAC Name

diethyl benzene-1,2-dicarboxylate

InChIKey

FLKPEMZONWLCSK-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES

CCOC(=O)C1=CC=CC=C1C(=O)OCC

Synonyms (52)
  • Diethyl phthalate, European Pharmacopoeia (EP)
  • Diethyl phthalate, United States Pharmacopeia (USP)
  • 1,2-Diethyl phthalate
  • Anozol
  • DIETHYL PHTHALATE
  • DIETHYL PHTHALATE [MART.]
  • Di-n-ethyl phthalate
  • Diclofenac Impurity N
  • Diethy phthalate
  • Diethyl ester
  • Diethyl o-phenylenediacetate
  • Diethyl o-phthalate
  • Diethyl phthalate (NF)
  • Diethyl phthalate CRS
  • Diethyl phthalic acid
  • Diethylester kyseliny ftalove
  • Estol 1550
  • Ethyl phthalate
  • Kodaflex DEP
  • Neantine
  • O-diethylphthalate
  • PHTHALIC ACID ETHYL ESTER
  • Palatinol A
  • Phthalol
  • Phthalsaeurediaethylester
  • Placidol E
  • Solvanol
  • Unimoll DA
  • diethyl 1,2-benzenedioate
  • diethyl ester-phthalic acid
  • diethyl phtalate
  • diethyl phthalate (dep)
  • o-Bis(ethoxycarbonyl)benzene
  • phthalic acid diethyl ester