Bioactivity | Monoethyl phthalate is a metabolite of diethyl phthalate. Monoethyl phthalate acts as a urinary biomarker of phthalates exposure indicating the risks of thyroid cancer and benign nodule[1]. | ||||||||||||
Name | Monoethyl phthalate | ||||||||||||
CAS | 2306-33-4 | ||||||||||||
Formula | C10H10O4 | ||||||||||||
Molar Mass | 194.18 | ||||||||||||
Appearance | Liquid | ||||||||||||
Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. | ||||||||||||
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Reference | [1]. Chong Liu, et al. Urinary biomarkers of phthalates exposure and risks of thyroid cancer and benign nodule. J Hazard Mater. 2020 Feb 5;383:121189. [2]. Celal Güven, et al. Low dose monoethyl phthalate (MEP) exposure triggers proliferation by activating PDX-1 at 1.1B4 human pancreatic beta cells. Food Chem Toxicol. 2016 Jul;93:41-50. |