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Diethyl phthalate
Chemical identity, technical indicators, performance and application reference. Confirm specifications and regulatory suitability against supplier documentation.
Chemical identity
| English name | Diethyl phthalate |
|---|---|
| English synonyms | DEP;Diethyl phthalate;Diethyl benzene-1,2-dicarboxylate |
| Chinese name | 邻苯二甲酸二乙酯 |
| Chinese synonyms | DEP;酞酸二乙酯 |
| Chemical category | Plasticizers |
| CAS No. | 84-66-2 |
| EINECS No. | 201-550-6 |
| Molecular formula | C12H14O4 |
| Molecular weight | 222.24 |
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Technical indicators
Ester content ≥99.0%; acidity (as phthalic acid) ≤0.02%; water ≤0.1%; color (Pt-Co) ≤30
Performance characteristics
Colorless oily liquid, good solvency and plasticizing efficiency
Application scenarios
Plasticizer (cellulosics, PVC), cosmetic solvent, fragrance fixative