1. Secondary octanol phthalate ester is prepared by the reaction of secondary octanol and phthalic anhydride. It is a common plasticizer for polyvinyl chloride. It is also used in synthetic fiber oil and defoamer.
2. It is used to synthesize surfactant, coal mine flotation agent and pesticide emulsifier raw materials.
3. Used as a solvent, such as a solvent for grease and wax.
4. As a pharmaceutical raw material, it is used to synthesize the synthetic raw material of gerazosin.