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Dioctyl terephthalate (CAS 6422-86-2)

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Alternate Names:
Bis(2-ethylhexyl) terephthalate
Application:
Dioctyl terephthalate is a plasticizer
CAS Number:
6422-86-2
Purity:
≥96%
Molecular Weight:
390.56
Molecular Formula:
C24H38O4
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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Dioctyl terephthalate, abbreviated as DOTP, is a high-production volume chemical that acts as a plasticizer, widely researched for its ability to impart flexibility to polyvinyl chloride (PVC) resins in the manufacture of a variety of consumer goods. In environmental research, it is studied for its lower ecotoxicity compared to phthalate plasticizers, thus representing a more environmentally friendly alternative for producing flexible plastic materials. The compound′s performance as a plasticizer is also a subject of materials science investigations, where its efficacy in enhancing the durability and longevity of polymers is evaluated. Additionally, Dioctyl terephthalate is involved in research focused on the development of non-toxic and sustainable materials, due to its lack of endocrine-disrupting properties.


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Dioctyl terephthalate, 1 L

sc-234771
1 L
$57.00