Diethyl phthalateCAS RN 84-66-2

Product Name:

Diethyl phthalate

Synonyms:

DIETHYL PHTHALATE;Diethyl-o-phthalate;ETHYL PHTHALATE;'LGC' (2000);1,2-benzenedicarboxylic acid diethyl ester;RARECHEM AL BI 0044;PHTHALIC ACID, BIS-ETHYL ESTER;PHTHALIC ACID DIETHYL

CAS:

84-66-2

MF:

C12H14O4

MW:

222.24

Product Categories:

Phthalates;Organics;Analytical Chemistry;Environmental Endocrine Disruptors;Phthalates (Environmental Endocrine Disruptors);Phthalates (Plasticizer);Plasticizer;Aromatics;Metabolites & Impurities;Carbonyl Compounds;Chemical Synthesis;Esters;Fine chemical;solvent

Mol File:

84-66-2.mol

Chemical Properties

melting point

−3 °C(lit.)

boiling point

293.999 °C at 760 mmHg

density

1.12 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

vapor density

7.66 (vs air)

vapor pressure

1 mm Hg ( 100 °C)

refractive index

n20/D 1.502(lit.)

Fp

>230 °F

storage temp.

2-8°C

Water Solubility

1 g/L (20 ºC)

Stability

Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, alkalies.

Usage And Synthesis

General Description

A clear, colorless liquid without significant odor. More dense than water and insoluble in water. Hence sinks in water. Primary hazard is to the environment. Spread to the environment should be immediately stopped. Easily penetrates soil, contaminates groundwater and nearby waterways.Severely irritates eyes and mildly irritates skin.

Usage

A phthalate metabolite with genotoxic effect.

Used in the manufacture of perfumes, plastics, mosquito repellents and many other products.

Plasticizer.

Air & Water Reactions

Insoluble in water.

Reactivity Profile

Diethyl phthalate is an ester. Esters react with acids to liberate heat along with alcohols and acids. Strong oxidizing acids may cause a vigorous reaction that is sufficiently exothermic to ignite the reaction products. Heat is also generated by the interaction of esters with caustic solutions. Flammable hydrogen is generated by mixing esters with alkali metals and hydrides. Can generate electrostatic charges.

Health Hazard

Symptoms unlikely from any form of exposure.

Fire Hazard

Special Hazards of Combustion Products: Irritating vapors of unburned chemical may form in fire.