Diamyl phthalate
Agent Name
Diamyl phthalate
CAS Number
131-18-0
Formula
C18-H26-O4
Major Category
Plastics & Rubber
Synonyms
1,2-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, dipentyl ester; Amoil; Di-n-pentyl phthalate; Di-n-pentylphthalate; Diamyl phthalate; Dipentyl 1,2-benzenedicarboxylate; Dipentyl phthalate; Phthalic acid, diamyl ester; Phthalic acid, dipentyl ester; [ChemIDplus] DPP; [HSDB]
Category
Phthalate Esters
Description
Colorless oily liquid; [Hawley] Clear colorless to light yellow liquid; [CAMEO] Clear very faintly yellow liquid; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used as plasticizer; [Hawley]
Comments
Like dioctyl phthalate, it may cause CNS depression and mild liver toxicity after ingestion of large amounts; [HSDB] An irritant; [MSDSonline] See "PHTHALATE ESTERS."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.000196 mm Hg
NFPA
must be preheated
Adverse Effects
Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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