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Sigma-Aldrich

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:
3319-31-1
Molecular Weight:
546.78
Beilstein:
2683525
EC Number:
222-020-0
MDL number:
MFCD00053799
UNSPSC Code:
12162002
PubChem Substance ID:
24878304
NACRES:
NA.23

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).

Application

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

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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JAN Code

538140-BULK:
538140-1L:
538140-4L:
538140-VAR:

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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)
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)
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)
J R Hodgson
Toxicology and industrial health, 3(2), 49-61 (1987-06-01)
The results of these studies demonstrate that Tri(2-ethylhexyl)trimellitate (TOTM) produces the sam spectrum of morphological and biochemical changes in the rat liver as di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP). TOTM, however, was much less potent in its action, with a dietary level of 2.0%
V S Turner et al.
Vox sanguinis, 69(3), 195-200 (1995-01-01)
Platelet concentrates (PCs), stored for 5 days in PL 2209, a new polyvinyl chloride (PVC) storage container plasticised with butyryl trihexyl citrate, were compared with those stored in PL 1240, a PVC platelet container plasticised with triethylhexyl trimellitate. In part
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