Dimethylphthalate

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Overview

Dimethyl phthalate is a organic compound with molecular formula (CH₃₂O₂)₂C₆H₄. The methyl ester of phthalic acid, it is a colorless liquid that is soluble in organic solvents.

Dimethyl phthalate is used as a repellant for mosquitoes and flies. It is also an ectoparasiticide and has many other uses, including in solid rocket propellants, plastics, and insect repellents. Its LD50 is 8 200 mg/kg (rats, oral).^[1]

References

↑ Robert L. Metcalf “Insect Control” in Ullmann’s Encyclopedia of Industrial Chemistry” Wiley-VCH, Weinheim, 2002. doi:10.1002/14356007.a14_263

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[Ullmann-1] Robert L. Metcalf “Insect Control” in Ullmann’s Encyclopedia of Industrial Chemistry” Wiley-VCH, Weinheim, 2002. doi:10.1002/14356007.a14_263

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