| Formula / Notation | C12H14O4 |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 84-66-2 |
| Molecular Weight | 222.24 |
| Melting Point | 27 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Boiling Point | 568 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | 1.12 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Solubility | less than 1 mg/mL at 66 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Appearance | Diethyl phthalate appears as 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 ... |
| Also Known As | diethyl benzene-1,2-dicarboxylate; 84-66-2; Ethyl phthalate; phthalic acid diethyl ester; Anozol; Neantine; Phthalol; Solvanol; Palatinol A; Placidol E |
| Category | Organic Compounds |
What is Diethyl phthalate?
Diethyl phthalate is the diethyl ester of benzene-1,2-dicarboxylic acid. It has a role as a teratogenic agent, a neurotoxin and a plasticiser. It is an ethyl ester, a phthalate ester and a diester.
Formula & Notation
IUPAC Name: diethyl benzene-1,2-dicarboxylate
Other Names / Synonyms: diethyl benzene-1,2-dicarboxylate; 84-66-2; Ethyl phthalate; phthalic acid diethyl ester; Anozol; Neantine; Phthalol; Solvanol; Palatinol A; Placidol E
Properties & Characteristics
Physical Data
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | 27 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Boiling Point | 568 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | 1.12 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Molecular Weight | 222.24 |
| Solubility | less than 1 mg/mL at 66 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Appearance | Diethyl phthalate appears as 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 ... |
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
Diethyl phthalate is the diethyl ester of benzene-1,2-dicarboxylic acid. It has a role as a teratogenic agent, a neurotoxin and a plasticiser. It is an ethyl ester, a phthalate ester and a diester.
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 Diethyl phthalate is: C12H14O4