(organic chemistry) Any salt or ester of a phthalic acid.

plural of phthalate

(organic chemistry) The di-ethyl ester of phthalic acid; a clear liquid used as a solvent, insect repellent and in perfumes.

(organic chemistry) A compound with a high boiling point, found in some aerosols (C₂₄,H₃₈,O₄).

(organic chemistry) The diisononyl ester of phthalic acid; it is used as a plasticizer

plural of dibutyl phthalate

(organic chemistry) The organic compound with chemical formula C₁₆H₂₂O₄, used as a plasticizer and ectoparasiticide.