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Dimethyl phthalate, 99%
Description
Dimethyl phthalate is used as a plasticizer, solvent, rubber coating agent, molding powder, finishing agent and intermediate. Further, it is used in solid rocket propellants, safety glass, lacquer coatings, adhesives and sealants, toner and colorant products.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Dimethyl phthalate is used as a plasticizer, solvent, rubber coating agent, molding powder, finishing agent and intermediate. Further, it is used in solid rocket propellants, safety glass, lacquer coatings, adhesives and sealants, toner and colorant products.
Solubility
Miscible with alcohol, ethanol, ether, benzene, chloroform, esters, ketones, organic solvents and chlorinated hydrocarbons. Slightly miscible with carbon tetrachloride. Immiscible with water, petroleum ether and paraffin hydrocarbons.
Notes
Incompatible with oxidizing agents and acids.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | ∽5°C |
| Density | 1.190 |
| Boiling Point | 283°C to 284°C |
| Flash Point | 146°C (294°F) |
| Assay Percent Range | 99% |
| Refractive Index | 1.515 |
| Quantity | 500 g |
| Beilstein | 1911460 |
| Merck Index | 14,3255 |
| Solubility Information | Miscible with alcohol,ethanol,ether,benzene,chloroform,esters,ketones,organic solvents and chlorinated hydrocarbons. Slightly miscible with carbon tetrachloride. Immiscible with water,petroleum ether and paraffin hydrocarbons. |
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