Dimethyl phthalate

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Dimethyl phthalate[1][2]
Identifiers
CAS number 131-11-3 YesY
PubChem 8554
ChemSpider 13837329 YesY
UNII 08X7F5UDJM YesY
KEGG C11233 YesY
ChEMBL CHEMBL323348 YesY
ATC code P03BX02
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Properties
Molecular formula C10H10O4
Molar mass 194.184 g/mol
Appearance Clear oily liquid
Density 1.19 g/cm3
Melting point 2 °C; 36 °F; 275 K
Boiling point 283 - 284 °C
Solubility in water Slightly soluble
Hazards
Flash point 146 °C; 295 °F; 419 K
Autoignition temperature 460 °C; 860 °F; 733 K
LD50 6800 mg/kg (oral, rat)
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Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C (77 °F), 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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