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Dioctyl Phthalate (DOP)

Dioctyl phthalate also known as Bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate, DOP, Phthalic acid bis(2-ethylhexyl ester), DEHP. Dioctyl phthalate is an organic compound with the formula C₆H₄(CO₂C₈H₁₇)₂. DEHP is the most common member of the class of phthalates, which are used as plasticizers. It is the diester of phthalic acid and the branched-chain 2-ethylhexanol. This colorless viscous liquid is soluble in oil, but not in water.

DOP is a non-volatile solvent mainly used as a plasticizer for polymers such as polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polystyrene (PS) and polyisoprene (PI).