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Trioctyl trimellitate

99%

Synonym(s):

TOTM, Tris(2-ethylhexyl) trimellitate

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Linear Formula:
C6H3-1,2,4-[CO2CH2CH(C2H5)(CH2)3CH3]3
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
546.78
Beilstein:
2683525
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12162002
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.23
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Assay

99%

refractive index

n20/D 1.485 (lit.)

bp

414 °C (lit.)

density

0.99 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

CCCCC(CC)COC(=O)c1ccc(C(=O)OCC(CC)CCCC)c(c1)C(=O)OCC(CC)CCCC

InChI

1S/C33H54O6/c1-7-13-16-25(10-4)22-37-31(34)28-19-20-29(32(35)38-23-26(11-5)17-14-8-2)30(21-28)33(36)39-24-27(12-6)18-15-9-3/h19-21,25-27H,7-18,22-24H2,1-6H3

InChI key

KRADHMIOFJQKEZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

Trioctyl trimellitate (TOTM) is a flammable plasticizer used to improve the flexibility and durability of poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC).[1][2]

Application

TOTM can plasticize PVC to form a nanocomposite with multi-walled carbon nanotube which can be potentially used for anti-static applications.[3]

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

505.4 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

263 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Morphology correlated free volume studies of multi-walled carbon nanotube plasticized poly (vinyl chloride) nanocomposites: Positronium probes and electrical properties
Francis E, et al.
Polymer, 141(27), 232-243 (2018)
Structure and diffusion behavior of trioctyl trimellitate (TOTM) in PVC film studied by ATR-IR spectroscopy
Lai H, et al.
Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, 51(27), 9365-9375 (2012)
Hierarchical nanoporous silica doped with tin as novel multifunctional hybrid material to flexible poly (vinyl chloride) with greatly improved flame retardancy and mechanical properties
Pan Y, et al.
Chemical Engineering Journal, 295(27), 451-460 (2016)
A S Chawla et al.
Biomaterials, artificial cells, and immobilization biotechnology : official journal of the International Society for Artificial Cells and Immobilization Biotechnology, 19(4), 761-783 (1991-01-01)
The leaching of phthalate plasticizers from four types of blood platelet bags was investigated. The anticoagulant solutions used in the blood collection bags had pH values of 5.64 +/- .04 and contained no detectable amounts of phthalates. Platelet bag materials
M A Quinn et al.
Pathology, 18(3), 331-335 (1986-07-01)
Four types of plastic blood collection packs were studied for their ability to preserve platelet function during a 5 d storage period. The platelet concentrates were stored in polyvinyl chloride (Tuta Laboratories), PL 1240 and PL 732 (Fenwal Laboratories) and

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