Diethyl Phthalate (DEP) – Perfume Grade
CAS# 84-66-2
Property
- Appearance
- Odor
- Color
- Acid Value
- Specific Gravity @ 20 C
- Refractive Index @ 20 °C
- Volatile Loss @ 105 °C/3 hrs
- Ester Value
- Moisture
- Ash
- Purity (GC)
Unit
- APHA
- %
- wt %
- % (m/m)
- %
Specification
- Clear, free from matter
- Low Odor
- 25 Maximum
- 0.05 Maximum
- 1.118-1.122
- 1.497-1.503
- 0.5 Maximum
- 499.0-507.0
- 0.15 Maximum
- 0.01 Maximum
- 99.5 Minimum
Application
Diethyl Phthalate (DEP) is a colorless liquid with no significant odor, primarily used as a plasticizer and solvent. It is widely applied in products such as automobile parts, tools, food packaging, and is the plasticizer of choice for cellulose acetate. DEP serves as a solvent for organic molecules and is particularly effective in binding cosmetic additives and fragrances that are not water-soluble. Additional uses include its role in the manufacture of mosquito repellents, as a plasticizer in pharmaceutical polymer devices and tablet coatings, and as a stabilizer in solid rocket propellants due to its composition of only carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, making it suitable for combustible applications.
Grades Available
Industrial grade, USP Grade, Fragrance Grade
Packaging
This product is available in 55 gallond drums, totes, or bulk. DEP USP grade is available in lab sizes (5 case minimum). Please ask about custom packaging.
Synonyms
Anozol, 1,2-benzene dicarboxylic acid diethyl ester, ortho-benzene dicarboxylic acid diethyl ester, diethyl 1,2-benzene dicarboxylate
Molecular Formula
C12H14O4
Market Segment
Cosmetics & Personal Care, Plastics
Product Uses
Blushes, Fragrances, Nail Polish, Nitrocellulose Coatings, Varnish, Cosmetic Masks, Fragrances, Pigment Dispersing Media, Plasticizer, Plastics