Diethyl Phthalate (DEP)
Formula:
C12H14O4
Synonyms:
Phthalic acid diethyl ester; Ethyl phthalate; Diethylphthalate; diethyl benzene-1,2-dicarboxylate
Diethyl phthalate (DEP) is a phthalic anhydride ester (PAE) that is commonly used as a solvent in cosmetics and also as a plasticizer.