Diisononyl Phthalate (DINP)
Formula:
C26H42O4
Synonyms:
Bis(7-methyloctyl) phthalate; bis(7-methyloctyl) benzene-1,2-dicarboxylate; 1,2-Benzenedicarboxylic acid diisononyl ester
Diisononyl phthalate is a complex mixture of isomers. It is the diisononyl ester of benzene-1,2-dicarboxylic acid. It is used as a plasticiser to make plastics more flexible. It is used in garden hoses, pool liners, flooring tiles, and tarp.