Dimethyl phthalate by Research Lab Fine Chem Industries is a high grade reagent. This organic compound is the methyl ester of phthalic acid. The reagent is available as a colourless liquid which is insoluble in water. It has a melting point of 2 C and a boiling point of 283 to 284 C. While it is stable under general conditions, this reagent is incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. CAS No.: 131-11-3 Quantity Provided: 500 ml per bottle Molecular formula: C10H10O4 Molecular weight: 194.19 Assay: 99 %Dimethyl phthalate has a variety of applications in chemical and biological sectors. This compound finds several applications in the synthesis of various organic derivatives. Dimethyl phthalate finds use as an insect repellent for mosquitoes and flies. It is additionally an ecto-parasiticide and has other uses which employ it in solid rocket propellants, and plastics. Dimethyl phthalate has applications as a plasticizer, solvent, rubber coating agent, molding powder, finishing agent and intermediate. This reagent is suitable for the industrial synthesis of products and research applications.