Bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate, 98+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

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
Bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate is used as dielectric fluid in capacitors, erasable inks and vacuum pump oils. It is also used as plasticizer. Further, it is used as a hydraulic fluid and as a solvent in glow sticks. In addition to this, it is used to give softness and flexibility to polyvinyl chloride products. It finds application in products like tablecloths, medical tubing, floor tiles, toys, shower curtains, rainwear, dolls, shoes, garden hoses, furniture upholstery, and swimming pool liners.

Solubility
Miscible with oil. Immiscible with water.

Notes
Store in a cool place. Incompatible with nitrates and strong oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 117-81-7
• Molecular Formula: C24H38O4
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 390.564
• MDL Number: MFCD00009493
• InChI Key: BJQHLKABXJIVAM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: dehp, bis 2-ethylhexyl phthalate, di 2-ethylhexyl phthalate, diethylhexyl phthalate, di-sec-octyl phthalate, octyl phthalate, fleximel, octoil
• PubChem CID: 8343
• ChEBI: CHEBI:17747
• IUPAC Name: bis(2-ethylhexyl) benzene-1,2-dicarboxylate
• SMILES: CCCCC(CC)COC(=O)C1=CC=CC=C1C(=O)OCC(CC)CCCC

• Melting Point: -55°C
• Density: 0.985
• Boiling Point: 230°C (5 mmHg)
• Flash Point: 207°C (404°F)
• Odor: Odorless
• Refractive Index: 1.487
• Quantity: 500 g
• Beilstein: 1890696
• Merck Index: 14,2864
• Solubility Information: Miscible with oil. Immiscible with water.
• Formula Weight: 390.56
• Percent Purity: ≥98%
• Chemical Name or Material: Bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H350-H360FD
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H360 May damage fertility or the unborn child.
Precautionary Statement	P201-P202-P281-P308+P313-P501c
EINECSNumber	204-211-0
RTECSNumber	TI0350000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only