Bis(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate,with the CAS registry number 117-81-7, it is also named as Diethylhexyl phthalate. The product's categories are Phthalates; Piperazine derivates; Analytical Chemistry; Environmental Endocrine Disruptors; Functional Materials; Phthalates (Environmental Endocrine Disruptors); Phthalates (Plasticizer); Plasticizer; BI - BZCosmetics; PhthalatesMethod Specific; Plasticizers (phthalates)Method Specific; 2000/60/EC; A-BAlphabetic; Allergens; Alpha Sort; B; European Community: ISO and DIN; Oeko-Tex Standard 100; Volatiles/ Semivolatiles, and the other registry numbers are 109630-52-6; 126639-29-0; 137718-37-7; 205180-59-2; 275818-89-8; 40120-69-2; 50885-87-5; 607374-50-5; 8033-53-2. Besides, it is colorless to pale yellow oily liquid, which should be stored in a cool, ventilated warehouse at 2-8 °C. In addition, its molecular formula is C₂₄H₃₈O₄ and molecular weight is 390.56.

The other characteristics of this product can be summarized as: (1)EINECS: 204-211-0; (2)ACD/LogP: 8.71; (3)# of Rule of 5 Violations: 1; (4)ACD/LogD (pH 5.5): 8.71; (5)ACD/LogD (pH 7.4): 8.71; (6)ACD/BCF (pH 5.5): 1000000; (7)ACD/BCF (pH 7.4): 1000000; (8)ACD/KOC (pH 5.5): 1301205.88; (9)ACD/KOC (pH 7.4): 1301205.88; (10)#H bond acceptors: 4; (11)#H bond donors: 0; (12)#Freely Rotating Bonds: 16; (13)Index of Refraction: 1.488; (14)Molar Refractivity: 114.57 cm³; (15)Molar Volume: 397 cm³; (16)Surface Tension: 35.4 dyne/cm; (17)Density: 0.983 g/cm³; (18)Flash Point: 204.5 °C; (19)Melting point: -50 °C; (20)Water Solubility: 0.27 mg/L at 25 °C; (21)Enthalpy of Vaporization: 63.37 kJ/mol; (22)Boiling Point: 384.9 °C at 760 mmHg; (23)Vapour Pressure: 3.95E-06 mmHg at 25 °C.

Preparation of Bis(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate: this chemical can be prepared by the reaction of Phthalic anhydride with 2-Ethylhexanol.
C₆H₄(CO)₂O + 2 C₈H₁₇OH → C₆H₄(CO₂C₈H₁₇)₂ + H₂O

Uses of Bis(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate: this chemical is used in manufacturing of articles made of PVC as a plasticizer widely. It is also used as a solvent in lightsticks. Furthermore, it can be used as a hydraulic fluid and as a dielectric fluid in capacitors.

When you are using this chemical, please be cautious about it as the following: it is highly flammable, so please keep away from sources of ignition. It may impair fertility. It is also toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. And it is danger of very serious irreversible effects. Moreover, it may cause harm to the unborn child. You should wear suitable protective clothing and gloves. In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label whenever possible). Additionally, you should avoid exposure - obtain special instructions before use.

People can use the following data to convert to the molecule structure.
(1)Canonical SMILES: CCCCC(CC)COC(=O)C1=CC=CC=C1C(=O)OCC(CC)CCCC;
(2)InChI: InChI=1S/C24H38O4/c1-5-9-13-19(7-3)17-27-23(25)21-15-11-12-16-22(21)24(26)28-18-20(8-4)14-10-6-2/h11-12,15-16,19-20H,5-10,13-14,17-18H2,1-4H3;
(3)InChIKey: BJQHLKABXJIVAM-UHFFFAOYSA-N;

The toxicity data is as follows: