84-74-2 Usage
Description
Dibutyl phthalate is included as an insect repellent in
some aerosol sprays used to treat flystrike in sheep. It is colorless oily liquid with a very weak aromatic odor.
Chemical Properties
Dibutyl phthalate occurs as an odorless, oily, colorless, or very slightly yellow-colored, viscous liquid.
Physical properties
Colorless to pale yellow, oily, viscous liquid with a mild, aromatic odor
Uses
Different sources of media describe the Uses of 84-74-2 differently. You can refer to the following data:
1. Dibutyl phthalate is used in plasticizers, cosmetics, safety glass, insecticides, printing inks, paper coatings, adhesives, elastomers and explosives; solvent in
polysulfide dental impression materials; solvent for perfume oils; perfume fixative; textile lubricating agent; solid rocket propellent; emollient in aerosol antiperspirants; insect repeller; plasticizer in various plastic materials.
2. Di-n-butyl phthalate has been used as an insect repellant.
3. Plasticizer; solvent for oil-soluble dyes, insecticides and other organics; antifoam agent; textile fiber lubricant; manometer fluid; fragrance fixative; insect repellent.
Definition
ChEBI: A phthalate ester that is the diester obtained by the formal condensation of the carboxy groups of phthalic acid with two molecules of butan-1-ol.
Production Methods
Dibutyl phthalate is produced from n-butanol and phthalic anhydride in an ester formation reaction.
General Description
Dibutyl phthalate is a colorless oily liquid. Dibutyl phthalate is insoluble in water. The primary hazard is the threat to the environment. Immediate steps should be taken to limit its spread to the environment. Since Dibutyl phthalate is a liquid Dibutyl phthalate can easily penetrate the soil and contaminate groundwater and nearby streams. Dibutyl phthalate is combustible though Dibutyl phthalate may take some effort to ignite. Dibutyl phthalate is used in paints and plastics and as a reaction media for chemical reactions.
Air & Water Reactions
Insoluble in water.
Reactivity Profile
Dibutyl 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. Avoid contact with strong oxidizing agents and strong bases. Will not polymerize. [USCG, 1999]. Can generate electrostatic charges. [Handling Chemicals Safely 1980. p. 250].
Health Hazard
The toxicity of this compound is very low. Inhumans, oral intake of dibutyl phthalate at adose level of 150 mg/kg may cause nausea,vomiting, dizziness, hallucination, distortedvision, lacrimation, and conjunctivitis withprompt recovery. It metabolizes to monobutylester and phthalic acid and is excreted in urine.The inhalation toxicity should be insignificantbecause of its negligible low vapor pressure[<0.1 torr at 20°C (68°F)]. However, expo sure to its mist or aerosol can cause irritationof eyes and mucous membranesLD50 value, oral (mice): 5300 mg/kg.
Fire Hazard
Combustible.
Flammability and Explosibility
Nonflammable
Pharmaceutical Applications
Dibutyl phthalate is used in pharmaceutical formulations as a plasticizer in film-coatings. It has been evaluated as a pore-forming agent in novel delivery systems.It is also used extensively as a solvent, particularly in cosmetic formulations such as antiperspirants, hair shampoos, and hair sprays. In addition to a number of industrial applications, dibutyl phthalate is used as an insect repellent, although it is not as effective as dimethyl phthalate.
Contact allergens
It is mainly used as a nonreactive epoxy diluent.
Safety Profile
Moderately toxic by
intraperitoneal and intravenous routes.
Mildly toxic by ingestion. Human systemic
eye effects by ingestion, hallucinations,
dstorted perceptions, nausea or vomiting,
and kidney, ureter, or bladder changes.
Experimental teratogenic and reproductive
effects. Mutation data reported.
Combustible when exposed to heat or
flame; can react with oxidizing materials.
Violent reaction with Cl2. Incompatible with
chlorine. To fight fire, use CO2, dry
chemical. When heated to decomposition it
emits acrid smoke and fumes. See also
ESTERS, PHTHALIC ACID, and n
BUTYL ALCOHOL.
Safety
Dibutyl phthalate is generally regarded as a relatively nontoxic material, although it has occasionally been reported to cause hypersensitivity reactions. It is widely used in topical cosmetic and some oral pharmaceutical formulations.LD50 (mouse, IV): 0.72g/kgLD50 (mouse, oral): 5.3g/kgLD50 (rat, oral): 8.0g/kgLD50 (rat, IP): 3.05mL/kg
Source
Detected in distilled water-soluble fractions of new and used motor oil at concentrations
of 38 to 43 and 15 to 23 μg/L, respectively (Chen et al., 1994). Leaching from flexible plastics in
contact with water. Laboratory contaminant.
Environmental Fate
Biological. Under aerobic conditions using a freshwater hydrosol, mono-n-butyl phthalate
and phthalic acid were produced. Under anaerobic conditions, phthalic acid was not
present (Verschueren, 1983). In anaerobic sludge, di-n-butyl phthalate degraded as follows:
monobutyl phthalate to phthalic acid to protocatechuic acid followed by ring cleavage and
mineralization (Shelton et al., 1984). Engelhardt et al. (1975) reported that a variety of
microorganisms were capable of degrading of di-n-butyl phthalate and suggested the
following degradation scheme: di-n-butyl phthalate to mono-n-butyl phthalate to phthalic
acid to 3,4-dihydroxybenzoic acid and other unidentified products. Di-n-butyl phthalate
was degraded to benzoic acid by tomato cell suspension cultures (Lycopericon lycopersicum)
(Pogány et al., 1990).
In a static-culture-flask screening test, di-n-butyl phthalate showed significant biodegradation
with rapid adaptation. The ester (5 and 10 mg/L) was statically incubated in the
dark at 25°C with yeast extract and settled domestic wastewater inoculum. After 7 days,
100% biodegradation was achieved (Tabak et al., 1981).
Soil. Under aerobic conditions using a fresh-water hydrosol, mono-n-butyl phthalate
and phthalic acid were produced. Under anaerobic conditions, however, phthalic acid was
not formed (Verschueren, 1983).Photolytic. An aqueous solution containing titanium dioxide and subjected to UV
radiation (l >290 nm) produced hydroxyphthalates and dihydroxyphthalates as intermediates
(Hustert and Moza, 1988).
Chemical/Physical. Pyrolysis of di-n-butyl phthalate in the presence of polyvinyl
chloride at 600°C gave the following compounds: indene, methylindene, naphthalene, 1-
methylnaphthalene, 2-methylnaphthalene, biphenyl, dimethylnaphthalene, acenaphthene,
fluorene, methylacenaphthene, methylfluorene and six unidentified compounds (Bove and
Dalven, 1984).
Under alkaline conditions, di-n-butyl phthalate will initially hydrolyze to n-butyl
hydrogen phthalate and n-butanol. The monoester will undergo further hydrolysis forming
o-phthalic acid and n-butanol (Kollig, 1993).
storage
Dibutyl phthalate should be stored in a well-closed container in a cool, dry, location. Containers may be hazardous when empty since they can contain product residues such as vapors and liquids.
Purification Methods
Wash DBP with H2O (to free it from alcohol), then dilute NaOH (to remove any butyl hydrogen phthalate or acid), aqueous NaHCO3 (charcoal), then distilled water. Dry it (CaCl2), distil it at 10torr or less, and store it in a desiccator over P2O5. [Beilstein 9 II 586, 9 III 4102, 9 IV 3175.]
Toxicity evaluation
Acute oral LD50 for rats: >6,000 mg/kg
Incompatibilities
Dibutyl phthalate reacts violently with chlorine. It also reacts with oxidizing agents, acids, bases, and nitrates.
Regulatory Status
Included in the FDA Inactive Ingredients Database (oral capsules, delayed action, enteric coated, and controlled release tablets). Included in nonparenteral medicines licensed in the UK (oral capsules, tablets, granules; topical creams and solutions).
Check Digit Verification of cas no
The CAS Registry Mumber 84-74-2 includes 5 digits separated into 3 groups by hyphens. The first part of the number,starting from the left, has 2 digits, 8 and 4 respectively; the second part has 2 digits, 7 and 4 respectively.
Calculate Digit Verification of CAS Registry Number 84-74:
(4*8)+(3*4)+(2*7)+(1*4)=62
62 % 10 = 2
So 84-74-2 is a valid CAS Registry Number.
84-74-2Relevant articles and documents
Palladium-Catalyzed Butoxycarbonylation of Polybromo(hetero)arenes: A Practical Method for the Preparation of (Hetero)arenepolycarboxylates and -carboxylic Acids
Wu, Weilong,Jing, Yongkang,Zhang, Deyi,Yan, Xianghe,Liang, Rong,Lu, Zhiqiang,Ji, Baoming
, p. 403 - 410 (2021/10/12)
The palladium-catalyzed alkoxycarbonylation of polybromo (hetero)arenes was investigated systematically. The results show that cheap and readily available in situ Pd(OAc) 2/ rac -BINAP catalyst can catalyze the butoxycarbonylation of various polybromo(hetero)arenes efficiently, and gave (hetero)arenepolycarboxylates with moderate to high yield (59-94%). Using this method, two new compounds, 4,4'-bis(butoxycarbonyl)-1,1'-bi-2-naphthol and dibutyl [2,2'-bipyrimidine]-5,5'-dicarboxylate, are reported for the first time. In addition, the gram-scale preparation of carboxylate and carboxylic acids was successful performed by butoxycarbonylation followed by hydrolysis. This shows the wide scope of substrates and practical applications of the Pd(OAc) 2/ rac -BINAP catalytic system. Moreover, these carboxylic acids and carboxylates can be used as ligands or structural units to construct MOFs, metal complexes, and COFs etc.
Preparation method for dibutyl phthalate
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Paragraph 0020-0064, (2020/07/12)
The invention discloses a preparation method for dibutyl phthalate. The preparation method at least comprises the following steps: a, placing phthalic anhydride and n-butyl alcohol into a container according to a mass ratio of 1: 2-1: 3, and adding a sulfate ionic liquid into the container as a catalyst under stirring; b, carrying out cooling and refluxing for 3-5 hours at a temperature of 120-140DEG C; c, after refluxing is completed, carrying out reduced pressure distillation at 65-75 DEG C until residual n-butyl alcohol and water are discharged, and carrying out reduced pressure distillation at 215-225 DEG C so as to distill out a transparent faint-yellow oily liquid with aromatic smell, namely the dibutyl phthalate, wherein the sulfate ionic liquid is any one selected from the group consisting of [MIM-PS][H2SO4], [Py-PS][H2SO4], [TEA-PS][H2SO4], [HNMP][H2SO4] and [DMF][H2SO4]; and the mass ratio of the phthalic anhydride to the sulfate ionic liquid is 1: 0.15-1: 0.25. The preparation method provided by the invention has the following beneficial effects: the sulfate ionic liquid is used as the catalyst, so the catalytic yield of the process is finally high; the threat to the environment is small; meanwhile, the sulfate ionic liquid can be repeatedly used, so good market prospect is achieved.
Visible-Light-Driven Self-Coupling of Methylarenes Catalyzed by Ni2P?Cd0.5Zn0.5S Nanoparticles
Yang, Dan-Dan,Hu, Jia-Jun,Zhang, Hong,Lv, Xiao-Jun,Chen, Yong,Fu, Wen-Fu
, p. 1384 - 1392 (2020/01/08)
The Ni2P?Cd0.5Zn0.5S nanoparticles photocatalyzed self-coupling of p-xylene was reported here, and the corresponding coupling product 1,2-di-p-tolylethane was obtained. The reaction could be extended to toluene derivatives with electron-donating and electron-withdrawing substituents. Ni2P?Cd0.5Zn0.5S nanoparticles had already been characterized by XRD, ICP-AES, SEM, TEM, UV/Vis, FL, XPS. The Mott–Schottky curves of Ni2P?Cd0.5Zn0.5S were made through electrochemical methods. An active carbon free-radical was captured through ESR measurement under irradiation. The research demonstrated this photocatalytic system feasible for the self-coupling reaction of toluene derivatives.
