Butyl cyclohexyl phthalate

Synonyms

1,2-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, butyl cyclohexyl ester; Cyclohexyl butyl phthalate; Phthalic acid, butyl cyclohexyl ester; [ChemIDplus]

Category

Phthalate Esters

Description

Insoluble in water (0.28 mg/L at 25 deg C); [ChemIDplus] Clear liquid; [HSDB] Clear brown liquid; [CAMEO]

Sources/Uses

Used as plasticizer for polymers, elastomers, and nitrocellulose lacquers; [HSDB]

Comments

See "PHTHALATE ESTERS."

Biomedical References

Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion

Processes

Industrial Processes with risk of exposure:

• Painting (Pigments, Binders, and Biocides)