Dioctyl phthalate (DOP) is an organic compound with the formula C₆H₄(CO₂C₈H₁₇)₂. Dioctyl phthalate is clear, colourless, viscous liquid with a slight, characteristic odor. It is soluble in ethanol, ether, mineral oil and the majority of organic solvents. DOP is mmiscible with water, resistant to hydrolysis and air oxygen activity.
Dibutyl phthalate (DBP) is an organic compound with the chemical formula C6H4(CO2C4H9)2. It is soluble in various organic solvents. DBP is also used as an ectoparasiticide.Dibutyl phthalate is used as solvents.DBP is used in a range of industrial applications as a plasticiser in resins and polymers. DBP is also used as a softener in adhesives, varnishes and printing inks.
Dioctyl Adipate (DOA) is an organic compound with the formula (CH2CH2CO2C8H17)2. It is a colorless oily liquid with high stability and soluble to most organic solvents. It is a secondary plasticizing agent and a typical cold-resistant plasticizing agent. It shows good lubricity. It is used together with primary plasticizing agents such as DOP and DBP for cold-resistant agricultural film, wrapping film of frozen food, clad of wires and cables, planks, outdoor water pipes, etc.
