Dioctyl phthalate by Research Lab Fine Chem Industries is a high grade reagent. Also known as Bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate, this is the diester of phthalic acid and 2-ethylhexanol. The reagent is available as a colourless liquid which is insoluble in water. It has a melting point of 50 C and a boiling point of 385 C. Dioctyl phthalate can be produced by reacting phthalic anhydride with 2-ethylhexanol. While it is stable under general conditions, this reagent is incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. CAS No.: 117-81-7 Quantity Provided: 500 ml per bottle Molecular formula: C24H38O4 Molecular weight: 390.57 Assay: 99 %Dioctyl phthalate has a variety of applications in chemical and biological sectors. This compound finds several applications in the synthesis of various organic derivatives. Dioctyl phthalate is majorly used as a plasticizer in the manufacturing of articles made of PVC. It is additionally used as a hydraulic fluid and as a dielectric fluid in capacitors. As a plasticizer, Dioctyl phthalate additionally finds medical applications in the synthesis of intravenous tubing and bags, IV catheters, nasogastric tubes, dialysis bags and tubing, blood bags and transfusion tubing, and air tubes. This reagent is suitable for the industrial synthesis of products and research applications.