2-Ethylhexyl butyl phthalate

Agent Name
2-Ethylhexyl butyl phthalate
CAS Number
85-69-8
Formula
C20-H30-O4
Major Category
Plastics & Rubber
2-Ethylhexyl butyl phthalate formula graphical representation
Synonyms
1,2-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, butyl 2-ethylhexyl ester; Butyl 2-ethylhexyl phthalate; Phthalic acid, butyl 2-ethylhexyl ester; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Phthalate Esters
Description
Insoluble in water (0.022 mg/L at 25 deg C); [ChemIDplus]
Sources/Uses
Used as a plasticizer; [HSDB]
Comments
Like dioctyl phthalate, it may cause CNS depression and mild liver toxicity after ingestion of large amounts; [HSDB] See "PHTHALATE ESTERS."
Biomedical References
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Exposure Assessment

Vapor Pressure
2.36E-05 mm Hg

Adverse Effects

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

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