1,2-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, diheptyl ester, branched and linear
Agent Name
1,2-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, diheptyl ester, branched and linear
CAS Number
68515-44-6
Formula
C22-H34-O4
Major Category
Plastics & Rubber
Synonyms
1,2-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, diheptyl ester; Branched and linear diheptyl phthalate; Phthalic acid, dialkyl(C7) ester; [ChemIDplus] PALATINOL 7P; [BASF MSDS]
Category
Phthalate Esters
Description
Liquid; [EPA ChAMP] Colorless oily liquid with a mild odor; [BASF MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used in automotive care, rubber, and plastic products [EPA ChAMP]
Comments
Primary carbon length backbone of C7: No animal studies for this specific compound, but members (and supporting chemicals) of the high molecular weight phthalate esters demonstrated no skin or eye irritation in rabbits and low acute toxicity by oral, inhalation, and dermal routes; May cause histopathological changes to liver and adverse reproductive effects; [EPA ChAMP] A skin and eye irritant; [BASF MSDS] See "PHTHALATE ESTERS."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
1.2E-05 mm Hg
Adverse Effects
Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion
Reproductive Toxin
Yes
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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