Synonyms:
Di-n-Butyl Phthalate; 1,2-Benzenedicarboxylic acid dibutyl ester; o-benzenedicarboxylic acid, dibutyl ester; dibutyl 1,2-benzenedicarboxylate; Dibutyl o-Phthalate; DBP
Catalog ID Number
Polytrans ID No. is: 010-300-010
CAS Registry Number
CAS RNo. is: 84-74-2
Formula
Chemical formula is: C16H22O4
Structural formula is: C6H4(COO(CH2)3CH3)2
Molecular Weight
MW is: 278.35 g/mol
To be used for
Dibutyl phthalate is used to help make plastics soft and flexible. It is used in shower curtains, raincoats, food wraps, bowls, car interiors, vinyl fabrics, textile lubricating agent. Plasticizer for polyvinyl acetate emulsions component of PVC plastisol for carpet blackcoating plasticizer for other specialized vinyl compounds.
Physical and Chemical properties
| Physical State | Clear liquid |
| Appearance | almost colorless |
| Odor | ester-like |
| Boiling point, °C | 340 |
| Freezing/Melting Point, C° | -35 |
| Autoignition Temperature, C° | 390 |
| Flash Point, C° | 188 |
| Solubility, g/l | 0.13 |
| Refractive Index | 1.491 |
| Specific Gravity/Density, g/cm3 | 1.0430 |
Packing
Dibutyl phthalate is poured into a new galvanized iron drum. Net weight of each drum is 190 kg.
