Dioctyl Terephthalate - DOTP

Dioctyl terephthalate is an important phthalate-free plasticizer, being the diester of terephthalic acid and the branched-chain 2-ethylhexanol. It is a colorless viscous with very good plasticizing properties and may be used as a direct replacement for ortho-phthalates in many applications.

Product Details

Formula:

C24H38O4

CAS Number:

6422-86-2

Also Known As:

DOTP; Bis(2-ethylhexyl) terephthalate; Di(ethylhexyl) terephthalate; 1,4-Benzenedicarboxylic acid bis(2-ethylhexyl) ester

Structure:

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applications:

DOTP is a general purpose plasticizer that is considered safer than ortho-phthalate plasticizers due to its excellent toxicological profile. It has uses in applications like extrusion, calendaring, injection molding, rotational molding, dip molding, slush molding and coating.

Packaging:

Drums

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Typical Specifications

Data is representative of average lots;
data taken from specific lots may vary.

Appearance

Clear, colorless liquid

Boiling Point, °C

375

Density, g/cm3

0.983

Flash Point, °C

212

Melting point, °C

-67.2

Molecular weight, g/mol

390.56

Odor

Mild, characteristic

Purity, %

≥99.5

Refractive index, n20/D

1.490

We have helped multiple customers, from small end users to large Fortune 500 customers, with their Dioctyl terephthalate supply requirements and can ship bulk and various packaged products to meet such needs.

Minimum order quantity: 55 gallon drum