Bis(2-hydroxyethyl) phthalate

About Bis(2-hydroxyethyl) phthalate

Bis(2-hydroxyethyl) phthalate is a metabolite or degradation product of Phthalic acid carrying the CAS registry number 84-73-1. Formula C12H14O6, molecular weight 254.24 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is bis(2-hydroxyethyl) benzene-1,2-dicarboxylate. Alternative names: Bis(beta-hydroxyethyl) phthalate.

It is supplied as a solid. Keep the vial tightly closed, protected from light and humidity, at the temperature stated on the Certificate of Analysis. Good laboratory practice and suitable PPE are recommended during handling.

Analytical teams use this compound to identify metabolites and degradants of Phthalic acid, to validate stability-indicating methods (AMV) and to support QC and regulatory filings. Typical end-use sectors are pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Available in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs, Bis(2-hydroxyethyl) phthalate is dispatched with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) to destinations worldwide.

Typical applications

Metabolite identification
Stability-indicating methods
Impurity profiling

Industries

Related to Phthalic acid

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Bis(2-hydroxyethyl) phthalate
Catalogue No.	VQ-032849
CAS Number	84-73-1
IUPAC name	bis(2-hydroxyethyl) benzene-1,2-dicarboxylate
Molecular formula	C₁₂H₁₄O₆
Molecular weight	254.24 g/mol
Exact mass	254.079
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	CAKVXHUYTFYBPK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	C1=CC=C(C(=C1)C(=O)OCCO)C(=O)OCCO
PubChem CID	66539

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	0.4
H-bond donors / acceptors	2 / 6
TPSA	93.1 Å²

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Bis(2-hydroxyethyl) phthalate?

The CAS Registry Number of Bis(2-hydroxyethyl) phthalate is 84-73-1. It is also known as Bis(beta-hydroxyethyl) phthalate, 1,2-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, bis(2-hydroxyethyl) ester, 1,2-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, 1,2-bis(2-hydroxyethyl) ester.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Bis(2-hydroxyethyl) phthalate?

Bis(2-hydroxyethyl) phthalate has the molecular formula C12H14O6 and a molecular weight of 254.24 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is bis(2-hydroxyethyl) benzene-1,2-dicarboxylate.

What is Bis(2-hydroxyethyl) phthalate used for?

Bis(2-hydroxyethyl) phthalate is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Phthalic acid. It is used for analytical method development and validation (AMV), impurity profiling, stability studies and quality control, and in ANDA/DMF regulatory filings.

Which grade and pack sizes of Bis(2-hydroxyethyl) phthalate can I order?

We supply Bis(2-hydroxyethyl) phthalate in Reference Standard grade, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Bis(2-hydroxyethyl) phthalate?

Yes. Every lot of Bis(2-hydroxyethyl) phthalate is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Bis(2-hydroxyethyl) phthalate be shipped internationally?

Yes. We export Bis(2-hydroxyethyl) phthalate worldwide by air and sea freight or express courier, on EXW, FOB, CIF, CFR or DAP Incoterms, with full export documentation.