Diethyl Phthalate NF

Diethyl Phthalate NF

Diethyl phthalate (DEP), also known as diethyl ester and designated NF. It is a diester from the class of organic compounds called phthalate esters.

Chemical Formula: C₁₂H₁₄O₄

CAS Number: 84-66-2

Grade: NF, Perfume

Appearance: Colorless liquid with a bitter taste.

Uses:

• Plasticizer: DEP was historically a common plasticizer, added to plastics to improve their flexibility and workability.

• Solvent: Diethyl phthalate NF is used as a solvent and carrier for fragrance and flavor ingredients in the fragrance and flavor industry.

• Fixative: It serves as a fragrance fixative, helping to prolong the scent and improve the longevity of fragrances in cosmetic formulations.

Industry and Common Applications:

• Cosmetics and Personal Care Products: In the past, DEP was used in some cosmetic and personal care products due to its solvent properties.

• Pharmaceutical Industry: Diethyl phthalate NF is used as a solvent and plasticizer in formulating oral medications, tablets, capsules, and topical pharmaceutical products.

• Fragrance and Flavor Industry: It helps stabilize and disperse fragrances and flavors in consumer products such as perfumes, air fresheners, candles, and food flavorings.