| Formula / Notation | C16H22O4 |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 84-74-2 |
| Molecular Weight | 278.34 |
| Melting Point | -31 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Boiling Point | 644 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | 1.049 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Solubility | less than 1 mg/mL at 68 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Appearance | N-butyl phthalate is a colorless oily liquid. It is insoluble in water. The primary hazard is the threat to the environment. Immediate steps should be taken to limit its spread to the environment. ... |
| Also Known As | dibutyl benzene-1,2-dicarboxylate; 84-74-2; Di-n-butyl phthalate; n-Butyl phthalate; Butyl phthalate; Genoplast B; Palatinol C; Celluflex DPB; Unimoll DB; DIBUTYLPHTHALATE |
| Category | Organic Compounds |
What is Dibutyl phthalate?
Di-n-butyl Phthalate (DBP) can cause developmental toxicity, female reproductive toxicity and male reproductive toxicity according to The National Toxicology Program's Center for the Evaluation of Risks to Human Reproduction.
Formula & Notation
IUPAC Name: dibutyl benzene-1,2-dicarboxylate
Other Names / Synonyms: dibutyl benzene-1,2-dicarboxylate; 84-74-2; Di-n-butyl phthalate; n-Butyl phthalate; Butyl phthalate; Genoplast B; Palatinol C; Celluflex DPB; Unimoll DB; DIBUTYLPHTHALATE
Properties & Characteristics
Physical Data
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | -31 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Boiling Point | 644 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | 1.049 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Molecular Weight | 278.34 |
| Solubility | less than 1 mg/mL at 68 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Appearance | N-butyl phthalate is a colorless oily liquid. It is insoluble in water. The primary hazard is the threat to the environment. Immediate steps should be taken to limit its spread to the environment. ... |
Uses & Applications
Safety Information
Always consult the SDS/MSDS before handling any chemical. This information is for educational purposes only.
Key Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Di-n-butyl Phthalate (DBP) can cause developmental toxicity, female reproductive toxicity and male reproductive toxicity according to The National Toxicology Program's Center for the Evaluation of Risks to Human Reproduction.
Used as an industrial feedstock, solvent, pharmaceutical intermediate, flavoring agent, or chemical building block.
Flammable or irritant. Many organic compounds are flammable liquids or vapours. Keep away from ignition sources. Consult SDS for specific hazard data.
The formula or notation for Dibutyl phthalate is: C16H22O4