Chemical Properties
It is a clear, oily liquid, with a melting
point of -58°C and a boiling point of 340–350°C.
Uses
Phthalates are by far the most widely used plasticizers, primarily to make soft and flexible polyvinyl chloride (PVC) for the applications in the industry of automotive, building & construction material, cable, flooring, medical device and toys. Minor quantity of phthalates are used in adhesives, caulk, sealants, paint to improve work performance. Small molecule phthalates are used as solvents in perfumes to provide longer linger longer and in nail polish to prevent chipping.
Uses
Dihexyl phthalate may be used as an analytical standard for the determination of the analyte in food samples, beverages, and bottled water by various chromatography techniques.
Uses
Di-n-hexyl Phthalate is a Phthalate derivative and an organic extract contaminant found in drinking water, which was shown to activate Nrf-2-Mediated Antioxidant response in human cell line.
Definition
ChEBI: Di-n-hexyl phthalate is a 2-hydroxyisophthalic acid.
Production Methods
DnC6P is manufactured by esterifying phthalic anhydride
and hexanol in the presence of sulfuric acid.
General Description
Yellow-brown oily viscous liquid with a slight aromatic odor. Insoluble in water.
Air & Water Reactions
Insoluble in water.
Reactivity Profile
DI-N-HEXYL PHTHALATE is an ester. Esters react with acids to liberate heat along with alcohols and acids. Strong oxidizing acids may cause a vigorous reaction that is sufficiently exothermic to ignite the reaction products. Heat is also generated by the interaction of esters with caustic solutions. Flammable hydrogen is generated by mixing esters with alkali metals and hydrides. DI-N-HEXYL PHTHALATE can react with oxidizing materials and strong alkaline materials.
Health Hazard
SYMPTOMS: Symptoms of exposure to DI-N-HEXYL PHTHALATE may include eye irritation, skin irritation or drying progressing to dermatitis, nausea, vomiting and dizziness.
Fire Hazard
DI-N-HEXYL PHTHALATE is combustible.
Safety Profile
Very mddly toxic by
ingestion and skin contact. Experimental
reproductive effects. A skin and eye irritant.
Combustible when exposed to heat or
flame; can react with oxidming materials. To
fight fue, use foam, CO2, dry chemical. See
also PHTHALIC ACID and ESTERS.
