Diethyl phthalate, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Diethyl phthalate is used in the production of perfumes, acetyl salicylic acid, plastics and mosquito repellents. It is used in cosmetic formulations and personal care products such as sprays, nail polishes, and perfumes. It acts as an alcohol denaturant. It is also used as a camphor substitute, plasticizer in solid rocket propellants and wetting agent. It finds application as a surface lubricant in food and pharmaceutical packaging. In addition to this, it is used as a detergent base and aerosol spray.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Diethyl phthalate is used in the production of perfumes, acetyl salicylic acid, plastics and mosquito repellents. It is used in cosmetic formulations and personal care products such as sprays, nail polishes, and perfumes. It acts as an alcohol denaturant. It is also used as a camphor substitute, plasticizer in solid rocket propellants and wetting agent. It finds application as a surface lubricant in food and pharmaceutical packaging. In addition to this, it is used as a detergent base and aerosol spray.

Solubility
Miscible with ethanol, chloroform, diethyl ether, benzene, acetone, vegetable oils, ketones, carbon tetrachloride, esters, aromatic hydrocarbons and methanol. Slightly miscible with water and aliphatic solvents.

Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, permanganates and alkalies. Store in a cool place.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 84-66-2
• Molecular Formula: C12H14O4
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 222.24
• MDL Number: MFCD00009111
• InChI Key: FLKPEMZONWLCSK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: diethyl phthalate, phthalic acid diethyl ester, ethyl phthalate, anozol, neantine, phthalol, solvanol, diethyl o-phthalate, palatinol a, placidol e
• PubChem CID: 6781
• ChEBI: CHEBI:34698
• IUPAC Name: diethyl benzene-1,2-dicarboxylate
• SMILES: CCOC(=O)C1=CC=CC=C1C(=O)OCC

• Melting Point: -64°C
• Density: 1.118
• Boiling Point: 296°C to 298°C
• Flash Point: 160°C (320°F)
• Refractive Index: 1.502
• Quantity: 250 g
• Beilstein: 1912500
• Merck Index: 14,7371
• Solubility Information: Miscible with ethanol,chloroform,diethyl ether,benzene,acetone,vegetable oils,ketones,carbon tetrachloride,esters,aromatic hydrocarbons and methanol. Slightly miscible with water and aliphatic solvents.
• Formula Weight: 222.24
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Chemical Name or Material: Diethyl phthalate

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Diethyl phthalate

Signal Word

• Warning

Hazard Category

• Reproductive toxicity Category 2

Hazard Statement

• H361-Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child.

Precautionary Statement

• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P201-Obtain special instructions before use.
• P202-Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
• P308+P313-IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.
• P405-Store locked up.
• P501-Dispose of contents/container to in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations..

RUO – Research Use Only