dihexyl phthalate
phthalic acid, diisohexyl ester
Identification
| Name | dihexyl phthalate |
| CAS Number | 68515-50-4 |
| EINECS | 271-093-5 |
| FDA UNII | Search |
| Molecular Formula | C20 H30 O4 |
| Molecular Weight | 334.45590000 |
| Nikkaji Number | J342.587H |
| XlogP3 | 6.30 (est) |
Regulatory
| FDA Mainterm (IAUFC) | 84-75-3 ; DIHEXYL PHTHALATE |
| FDA Regulation | FDA PART 175 -- INDIRECT FOOD ADDITIVES: ADHESIVES AND COMPONENTS OF COATINGS |
Physical Properties
| Assay | 95.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Boiling Point | 341.00 to 342.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg (est) |
| Flash Point | 356.00 °F. TCC ( 180.00 °C. ) (est) |
| logP (o/w) | 6.478 (est) |
| Soluble in | water, 0.02322 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) |
No sensory data available
Safety Information
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | Not determined |
| Dermal Toxicity | Not determined |
| Inhalation Toxicity | Not determined |
GHS Classification
['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']
Safety in Use
| Category | indirect food additives: adhesives and components of coatings |
| Recommendation for dihexyl phthalate usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| Recommendation for dihexyl phthalate flavor usage levels up to | not for flavor use. |
No supplier data available
Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
1,2-
benzenedicarboxylic acid, bis(4-methylpentyl) ester
DHP
diisohexyl phthalate
bis(4-
methylpentyl) 1,2-benzenedicarboxylate
bis(4-
methylpentyl) benzene-1,2-dicarboxylate
bis(4-
methylpentyl) phthalate
phthalic acid, di(4-methylpentyl) ester
phthalic acid, diisohexyl ester
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