Description / Application
Diethyl phthalate is the diethyl ester of benzene-1,2-dicarboxylic acid. It has a role as a teratogenic agent, a neurotoxin and a plasticiser. It is an ethyl ester, a phthalate ester and a diester.
Identities
| Molecular Formula | C12H14O4 |
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| Molecular Weight | 222.24 |
| MFCD | MFCD00009111 |
Transport
| DOT UN Number | UN3082 |
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| Hazard Class | 9 |
| Packing Group | III |
Safety
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| Signal Word | None |
| Hazard Statements | H402 |
| Precautionary Statements | P273;P501 |