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Benzyl butyl phthalate

98%

Synonym(s):

Butyl Benzyl Pthalate

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Linear Formula:
2-[CH3(CH2)3O2C]C6H4CO2CH2C6H5
CAS Number:
85-68-7
Molecular Weight:
312.36
Beilstein:
2062204
EC Number:
201-622-7
MDL number:
MFCD00009440
UNSPSC Code:
12162002
PubChem Substance ID:
24858674
NACRES:
NA.23

vapor density

10.8 (vs air)

vapor pressure

0.16 mmHg ( 150 °C)

Assay

98%

form

viscous liquid

autoignition temp.

450 °F

refractive index

n20/D 1.54 (lit.)

density

1.1 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

CCCCOC(=O)c1ccccc1C(=O)OCc2ccccc2

InChI

1S/C19H20O4/c1-2-3-13-22-18(20)16-11-7-8-12-17(16)19(21)23-14-15-9-5-4-6-10-15/h4-12H,2-3,13-14H2,1H3

InChI key

IRIAEXORFWYRCZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Gene Information

mouse ... Esr1(13982)

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Application

  • Use as Plasticizer: BBP was predominantly used as a plasticizer in PVC to increase flexibility. Its application extended to products such as artificial leather, flooring, and adhesives (Wikiwand).

Pictograms

Health hazardEnvironment
GHS08,GHS09

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H360FD,H410

Hazard Classifications

Aquatic Acute 1 - Aquatic Chronic 1 - Repr. 1B

Storage Class Code

6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

235.4 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

113.0 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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