Dimethyl phthalate

Dimethyl phthalate^[1]

IUPAC name dimethyl benzene-1,2-dicarboxylate
Identifiers
CAS number	131-11-3^Y
PubChem	8554
ChemSpider	13837329^Y
UNII	08X7F5UDJM^Y
KEGG	C11233^Y
ChEMBL	CHEMBL323348^Y
Jmol-3D images	Image 1
SMILES O=C(OC)c1ccccc1C(=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^Y Key: NIQCNGHVCWTJSM-UHFFFAOYSA-N^Y InChI=1/C10H10O4/c1-13-9(11)7-5-3-4-6-8(7)10(12)14-2/h3-6H,1-2H3 Key: NIQCNGHVCWTJSM-UHFFFAOYAF
Properties
Molecular formula	C₁₀H₁₀O₄
Molar mass	194.184 g/mol
Appearance	Clear oily liquid
Density	1.19 g/cm³
Melting point	2 °C, 275 K, 36 °F
Boiling point	283 - 284 °C
Solubility in water	Slightly soluble
Hazards
Flash point	146 °C
Autoignition temperature	460 °C
LD₅₀	6800 mg/kg (oral, rat)
Y (verify) (what is: Y/N?) Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa)
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Dimethyl phthalate is a phthalate with molecular formula (CH₃)₂(C₆H₄(COO)₂). It is the methyl ester of phthalic acid.

Dimethyl phthalate is an ectoparasiticide and has many other uses, including in solid rocket propellants, plastics, and insect repellents.

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