| Description | Dimethyl phthalate (Fermine) has many uses, including in solid rocket propellants, plastics, and insect repellants. Acute (short-term) exposure to dimethyl phthalate, via inhalation in humans and animals, results in irritation of the eyes, nose, and throat. No information is available on the chronic (long-term), reproductive, developmental, or carcinogenic effects of dimethyl phthalate in humans. Animal studies have reported slight effects on growth and on the kidney from chronic oral exposure to the chemical. EPA has classified dimethyl phthalate as a Group D, not classifiable as to human carcinogenicity. |
| Synonyms | 邻苯二甲酸二甲酯, Solvanom, Avolin, Fermine, 避蚊酯 |
| molecular weight | 194.18 |
| Molecular formula | C10H10O4 |
| CAS | 131-11-3 |
| Storage | keep away from direct sunlight | Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year | Shipping with blue ice. |
| Solubility | DMSO: 37.5 mg/mL (193.11 mM) |
| References | 1. Tang, Y., Zhang, Y., Jiang, L. et al. Biodegradation (2017) 28: 413. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10532-017-9805-x 2. Li, J., Luo, F., Chu, D., Xuan, H., & Dai, X. (2017). Complete degradation of dimethyl phthalate by a Comamonas testosterone strain. Journal Of Basic Microbiology, 57(11), 941-949. doi: 10.1002/jobm.201700296 |