Bis(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate

• CAT Number: R046246
• CAS Number: 117-81-7
• Molecular Formula: C24H38O4
• Molecular Weight: 390.56
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 1,2-Benzenedicarboxylic Acid 1,2-bis(2-ethylhexyl) Ester; Bisoflex 81; Bisoflex DOP;?Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate; Di(isooctyl) Phthalate; Etalon; Octyl Phthalate; Palatinol AH; Phthalic Acid Dioctyl Ester; DEHP; Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate; DEHP; DOP
• Target: Endogenous Metabolite
• Storage: Store at -20C
• IUPAC Name: bis(2-ethylhexyl) benzene-1,2-dicarboxylate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C24H38O4/c1-5-9-13-19(7-3)17-27-23(25)21-15-11-12-16-22(21)24(26)28-18-20(8-4)14-10-6-2/h11-12,15-16,19-20H,5-10,13-14,17-18H2,1-4H3
• InChIKey: BJQHLKABXJIVAM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CCCCC(CC)COC(=O)C1=CC=CC=C1C(=O)OCC(CC)CCCC

Bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (Cat No.: R046246) is a clear, oily liquid commonly used as a plasticizer to impart flexibility to polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and other plastics. With the chemical formula C₂₄H₃₈O₄, it enhances the durability and pliability of consumer goods, medical devices, and packaging materials. DEHP is chemically stable and non-volatile under normal conditions but has raised health and environmental concerns due to its potential endocrine-disrupting effects. As a result, its use is regulated or restricted in many applications, particularly in children’s products and healthcare.

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