Applications in Various Industries:
- Chemical Industry: Used as a plasticizer in the production of flexible PVC (polyvinyl chloride) products.
- Industrial Use: Employed in the manufacture of cables, flooring, and automotive parts.
- Consumer Products: Found in toys, medical devices, and food packaging films.
Where is DOTP Found?
- Natural Sources: Not naturally occurring; it is a synthetic compound.
- Industrial Production: Produced by the esterification of terephthalic acid with 2-ethylhexanol.
- Consumer Products: Found in flexible PVC products and packaging materials.