diphenyl phthalate

diphenyl phthalate

[dī¦fen·əl ′tha‚lāt] (organic chemistry) C6H4(COOC6H5)2 White powder, melting at 80°C; soluble in chlorinated hydrocarbons, esters, and ketones, insoluble in water; used as a plasticizer for cellulosic and other resins.