Dimethyl Phthalate

Dimethyl phthalate is a organic compound with molecular formula (C₂H₃O₂)₂C₆H₄. The methyl ester of phthalic acid, it is a colorless liquid that is soluble in organic solvents.

Dimethyl phthalate is used as an insect repellent for mosquitoes and flies. It is also an ectoparasiticide and has many other uses, including in solid rocket propellants, and plastics. Its LD50 is 8 200 mg/kg (oral).
Other names : Dimethyl phthalate

CAS Registry Number: 131-11-3
Chemical formula : C₁₀H₁₀O_{4
Appearance :} Colorless oily liquid
Molar mass : 194.184 g/mol

Dimethyl Phthalate

Dimethyl phthalate is a organic compound with molecular formula (C₂H₃O₂)₂C₆H₄. The methyl ester of phthalic acid, it is a colorless liquid that is soluble in organic solvents.

Dimethyl phthalate is used as an insect repellent for mosquitoes and flies. It is also an ectoparasiticide and has many other uses, including in solid rocket propellants, and plastics. Its LD50 is 8 200 mg/kg (oral).
Other names : Dimethyl phthalate

CAS Registry Number: 131-11-3
Chemical formula : C₁₀H₁₀O_{4
Appearance :} Colorless oily liquid
Molar mass : 194.184 g/mol