Bis(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP) at Chemical Glossary

What is it? CAS Number: 117-81-7. Also known as Di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate and DEHP. A clear, oily liquid that is practically insoluble in water, has a slight odor and is primarily used in the plastics industry as a plasticizer. Chemical formula = C24H38O4. Molecular

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