| Description | Monoethyl phthalate is the major metabolite of diethyl phthalate in urine and is a potential indicator for the detection of thyroid cancer and benign nodules. |
| molecular weight | 194.18 |
| Molecular formula | C10H10O4 |
| CAS | 2306-33-4 |
| Storage | store at low temperature,keep away from direct sunlight | Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year |
| Solubility | DMSO: DMSO: 80 mg/mL (411.99 mM), Sonication is recommended. |
| References | 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. |