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Bis(2-hydroxyethyl) phthalate

Also known as Bis(beta-hydroxyethyl) phthalate, 1,2-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, bis(2-hydroxyethyl) ester, 1,2-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, 1,2-bis(2-hydroxyethyl) ester

CAS 84-73-1Formula C12H14O6Molar mass 254.24 g/molEC 201-556-9
Bis(2-hydroxyethyl) phthalate chemical structure, C12H14O6, CAS 84-73-1
2D chemical structure

Key facts

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CAS number
84-73-1
Formula
C12H14O6
Molar mass
254.24 g/mol
EC number
201-556-9
HS code
291734
Category
Plasticizers

What is Bis(2-hydroxyethyl) phthalate?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

Bis(2-hydroxyethyl) phthalate is a chemical substance with the molecular formula C12H14O6 and a molar mass of 254.24 g/mol. Its CAS registry number is 84-73-1. The IUPAC name is bis(2-hydroxyethyl) benzene-1,2-dicarboxylate.

Identifiers

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IUPAC name
bis(2-hydroxyethyl) benzene-1,2-dicarboxylate
CAS number
84-73-1 CAS number cross-checked
EC number
201-556-9
Molecular formula
C12H14O6
UNII
977L5S4DJ5
MDL number
MFCD27920521
InChIKey
CAKVXHUYTFYBPK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C12H14O6/c13-5-7-17-11(15)9-3-1-2-4-10(9)12(16)18-8-6-14/h1-4,13-14H,5-8H2
SMILES (canonical and isomeric)
C1=CC=C(C(=C1)C(=O)OCCO)C(=O)OCCO

Synonyms

  • Bis(beta-hydroxyethyl) phthalate
  • 1,2-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, bis(2-hydroxyethyl) ester
  • 1,2-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, 1,2-bis(2-hydroxyethyl) ester
  • bis(2-hydroxyethyl) benzene-1,2-dicarboxylate
  • Bis(2-hydroxyethyl) Ester 1,2-Benzenedicarboxylic Acid, Bis(2-hydroxyethyl) Ester Phthalic Acid, Ethylene Glycol Phthalate,
  • bis(2-hydroxyethyl)phthalate
  • Bis(2-hydroxyethyl) Phthalate (>90%)

Physical and chemical properties

Measured values and descriptors computed from the structure

Physical and chemical properties

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Computed descriptors

Calculated from the structure, useful for screening and formulation

Molecular weight
254.24 g/molcalc.
Exact mass
254.079 Dacalc.
LogP (octanol/water)
-0.02calc.
Topological polar surface area
93.06 Ųcalc.
Hydrogen bond donors
2calc.
Hydrogen bond acceptors
6calc.
Rotatable bonds
6calc.
Heavy atoms
18calc.
Rings
1calc.
Aromatic rings
1calc.
Fraction sp3 carbons
0.33calc.
Formal charge
0calc.
Stereocentres
0calc.
Lipinski rule of five
Passes (0 violations)calc.

Calculated for screening. Confirm critical figures with the supplier.

Murcko scaffold

The ring system that remains when every side chain is removed

Murcko scaffold of this chemical, c1ccccc1

c1ccccc1

1 ring, 6 atoms, the Benzene ring system.

485,677 other chemicals share this scaffold

Safety and hazards

GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet

No GHS hazard classification is recorded for this substance yet. That does not mean it is harmless.

GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet (SDS). Classifications can differ by supplier, grade and concentration. Always check the supplier's SDS.

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Uses and applications

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Regulatory status

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United States

  • TSCA inventory (USA)
    Status: Inactive in US commerce

HS code and trade data

Customs classification and reported world trade statistics

Global trade

World import and export statistics for the HS code Bis(2-hydroxyethyl) phthalate is traded under.

HS 2917.34Indicative HS code

Aromatic polycarboxylic acids, other esters of orthophthalic acids

World exports in 2024
$279M
−7.8% vs 2023, imports $292M
2019 to 2024
Top exporters
  1. China18.7%
  2. India * partner reported16.0%
  3. South Korea14.2%
Top importers
  1. United States10.6%
  2. Germany8.7%
  3. China8.0%

* Partner reported figures, a lower bound.

Reported customs values in USD, not prices.Full trade data

The HS code shown for Bis(2-hydroxyethyl) phthalate is indicative (it was assigned by structure rules). Confirm the classification with your customs broker before shipping.

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