Dioctyl Terephthalate
Product Description
| Product | Dioctyl Terephthalate |
| CAS | 6422-86-2 |
| Formula | C24H38O4 |
| Synonym | DOTP, 1,4-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, 1,4-bis(2-ethylhexyl) ester, bis(2-Ethylhexyl) terephthalate |
Typical Product Specifications
| Density | 0.980 |
| Water Content | <= 0.15% |
| Density @ 20C | 0.981 - 0.986 |
| Color (APHA) | <= Yellow |
| Ester content | >= 99.0% |
| Acidity | <= 0.021% (as AC) |
| Flash Point | >= 205C |
| Resistivity | >= 0.5*10^9 ohms*m |
| Appearance | Colorless, transparent oily liquid |
| Melting Point | 30-34 c |
| Refractive Index | 1.4900 |
| Molecular weight | 390.56 |
| Boiling Point | 400 c |
| Chemical Structure |  |
| Notes | Due to its volatility, heat, cold, and weather resistance, it is more commonly used than DOP. This compound is used primarily as a plasticizer and due to its higher resistances, it is used to help create materials that are very durable. Use: PLASTICISER |
| Class | Plastic Additives, Plasticizers, Organic Intermediates and Compounds, Industrial Chemicals, Green Chemicals - Eco-Friendly, Specialty Materials |
| Function | Plasticizers |
| Industry | Industrial, Specialty Chemicals, Plastics, Organics |
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