di-2-ethylhexyl terephthalate (DEHT)

URI: https://gptkb.org/entity/di-2-ethylhexyl_terephthalate_(DEHT)
GPTKB entity
Statements (33)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:chemical_compound
gptkb:plastic
gptkbp:alternativeName DEHT
dioctyl terephthalate
gptkbp:biodegradable moderate
gptkbp:boilingPoint >400°C
gptkbp:CASNumber 6422-86-2
gptkbp:chemicalFormula C24H38O4
gptkbp:endocrineDisruptor no evidence
gptkbp:environmentalImpact low
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label di-2-ethylhexyl terephthalate (DEHT)
gptkbp:isPhthalate false
gptkbp:isTerephthalate true
gptkbp:IUPACName bis(2-ethylhexyl) benzene-1,4-dicarboxylate
gptkbp:marketedAs non-phthalate plasticizer
gptkbp:meltingPoint -35°C
gptkbp:molecularWeight 390.56 g/mol
gptkbp:producedBy esterification of terephthalic acid and 2-ethylhexanol
gptkbp:regulates approved for food contact in EU
approved for food contact in US
gptkbp:replacedBy phthalate plasticizers
DEHP
gptkbp:solubility insoluble
gptkbp:structureType gptkb:aromatic_ester
gptkbp:toxicity low
gptkbp:usedAs gptkb:plastic
gptkbp:usedIn gptkb:leather
toys
plastics
PVC
food contact materials
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Eastman_168_non-phthalate_plasticizer
gptkbp:bfsLayer 8