Dimethyl Phthalate

• CAS: 131-11-3
• Catalog Number: ACM131113-3
• Category: Other Products
• Molecular Weight: 194.2
• Molecular Formula: C10H10O4
• Description: 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 (rats, oral).
• Synonyms: DMP
• IUPAC Name: dimethyl benzene-1,2-dicarboxylate
• Canonical SMILES: COC(=O)C1=CC=CC=C1C(=O)OC
• InChI: InChI=1S/C10H10O4/c1-13-9(11)7-5-3-4-6-8(7)10(12)14-2/h3-6H,1-2H3
• InChI Key: NIQCNGHVCWTJSM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Boiling Point: 282 °C (lit.)
• Melting Point: 2ºC
• Flash Point: 150ºC
• Density: 1.192
• Solubility: less than 1 mg/mL at 68° F (NTP, 1992);0.02 M;In water, 4,000 mg/L at 25 °C;Miscible with alcohol, ether, chloroform. Practically insoluble in petroleum ether, and other paraffin hydrocarbons.;Solubility in mineral oil at 20 °C: 0.34 g/100 g;Miscible with ethanol, ethyl ether; soluble in benzene; slightly soluble in carbon tetrachloride;Readily soluble in organic solvents, alcohols, esters, ketones, chlorinated hydrocarbons. Slightly soluble in some types of mineral oil.;Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20 °C: 0.43;0.4%
• Appearance: Oil
• Application: DMP can be used to plasticize cellulose acetate which can be further used in the production of laminated safety glass for flight helmets and goggles. It can be used as a plasticizer that forms complexes with polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) and lithium salts for the development of solid polymer electrolyte (SPE) for solar cell (SC) s. It may also be used as a mixture of polymeric solvents which can be used in the preparation of polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF).
• Active Content: 95%
• Assay: ≥99%
• Autoignition Temperature: 1033 °F
• Color/Form: Pale yellow;Colorless, oily liquid [Note: A solid below 42 degrees F]
• Complexity: 200
• Covalently-Bonded Unit Count: 1
• Decomposition: Hazardous decomposition products: toxic gases and vapors (such as carbon monoxide) may be released in a fire involving dimethylphthalate.;When heated to decomp it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes.
• EC Number: 205-011-6
• Exact Mass: 194.057909g/mol
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• Form: viscous liquid
• Formal Charge: 0
• Hazard Codes: F; T
• H-Bond Acceptor: 4
• H-Bond Donor: 0
• Heat of Vaporization: 93.1 g-cal/g
• Heavy Atom Count: 14
• ICSC Number: 0261
• LogP: 1.25980
• MDL Number: MFCD00008425
• Monoisotopic Mass: 194.057909g/mol
• NACRES: NA.23
• NSC Number: 15398
• Odor: Slight aromatic odor
• Other Experimental: VOLATILITY: 4.0 MG/SQ CM/HR AT 100 °C;WEIGHT/VOLUME CONVERSION: 7.93 MG/CU M= APPROX 1 PPM;The release time of the repellent chemical ... dimethyl phthalate ... from porous propylene slabs was much higher (approx 7 times more) than from porous propylene powders. The release time was a function of the initial concn and was inversely proportional to vapor pressure in case of porous powder. /Former US/;BP: 232.7 °C at 200 mm Hg; 210.0 °C at 100 mm Hg; 194.0 °C at 60 mm Hg; 182.8 °C at 40 mm Hg; 164.0 °C at 20 mm Hg; 147.6 °C at 10 mm Hg; 131.8 °C at 5 mm Hg; 100.3 °C at 1.0 mm Hg;The commercial product freezes at approximately 0 °C.;VP: <0.01 mm Hg at 20 °C;Bulk density 9.93 lb/gal at 68 °F.;Readily hydrolyzed by alkalis, with cleavage of both ester groups.;Phthalate esters would be expected to have UV maxima in the 230 nm and 270 nm regions. /Phthalate esters/;... Resistance to migration from polymers, low temperature flexibility ... compatibility with polar polymers and additives over a wide range of compositions. /Phthalate esters/;Henry's Law constant = 1.97X10-7 cu cm/molec-sec at 25 °C (est);Hydroxyl radical reaction rate constant = 5.74X10-13 cu cm/molec-sec at 25 °C (est)
• Packaging: Packaging; 1, 4 L in poly bottle
• Physical State: Liquid
• PSA: 52.6
• PubChem ID: 24874467
• Quality Level: 100
• Refractive Index: 1.514-1.516
• RIDADR: UN 3082
• Rotatable Bond Count: 4
• RTECS Number: TI1575000
• Stability: Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, strong bases, nitrates. Sensitive to prolonged exposure to light.
• Storage Conditions: 2-8ºC
• UNII: 08X7F5UDJM
• UN Number: 3082;3082
• Vapor Density: 6.69 (NTP, 1992) (Relative to Air);6.69 (Air = 1);Relative vapor density (air = 1): 6.69;6.69
• Vapor Pressure: 1 mm Hg at 212.5 °F ; 5 mm Hg at 269.2° F; 10 mm Hg at 297.7° F (NTP, 1992);0.00 mmHg;3.08X10-3 mm Hg at 25 °C /from experimentally-derived coefficients/;Vapor pressure, Pa at 20 °C: 0.8;0.01 mmHg;0.01 mmHg
• Viscosity: 17.2 cP at 25 °C
• WGK Germany: 1
• XLogP3: 1.6

Custom Q&A

What is the molecular formula of Dimethyl Phthalate?

The molecular formula of Dimethyl Phthalate is (C2H3O2)2C6H4.

What is the IUPAC name of Dimethyl Phthalate?

The IUPAC name of Dimethyl Phthalate is dimethyl benzene-1,2-dicarboxylate.

What is the boiling point of Dimethyl Phthalate?

The boiling point of Dimethyl Phthalate is 282 °C.

What is the LD50 of Dimethyl Phthalate in rats (oral)?

The LD50 of Dimethyl Phthalate in rats (oral) is 8,200 mg/kg.

In which category of compounds does Dimethyl Phthalate belong?

Dimethyl Phthalate belongs to the category of Aromatic Hydrocarbons.

What is the solubility of Dimethyl Phthalate in water at 20 °C?

The solubility of Dimethyl Phthalate in water at 20 °C is 0.43 g/100ml.

How is Dimethyl Phthalate used as an insect repellent?

Dimethyl Phthalate is used as an insect repellent by repelling mosquitoes and flies.

What is the purity level of Dimethyl Phthalate?

The purity level of Dimethyl Phthalate is ≥99%.

What are the features and benefits of Dimethyl Phthalate?

The features and benefits of Dimethyl Phthalate include high quality products, fast delivery, and the option to order additional products.

What applications can Dimethyl Phthalate be used for?

Dimethyl Phthalate can be used to plasticize cellulose acetate, as a plasticizer for polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) and lithium salts, and in the preparation of polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF).