Phosphoric acid, bis(2-ethylhexyl) ester

At a glance

Synthetic phosphate ester made by esterifying phosphoric acid with 2‑ethylhexanol; largely odorless, used as a plasticizer and solvent and occasionally as a fixative in fragrance formulations.

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
Synthetic, from phosphoric acid and 2‑ethylhexanol
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Acid
CAS number
298-07-7
IFRA status
Not restricted
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-18