Dioctyl Phthalate

Dioctyl Phthalate

Bis(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate, commonly abbreviated DEHP, is an organic compound with the formula C₆H₄(C₈H₁₇COO)₂. It is sometimes called dioctyl phthalate and abbreviated DOP. It is the most important "phthalate," being the diester of phthalic acid and the branched-chain 2-ethylhexanol. This colourless viscous liquid is soluble in oil, but not in water. It possesses good plasticizing properties. Being produced on a massive scale by many companies, it has acquired many names and acronyms, including BEHP and di-2-ethyl hexyl phthalate