dimethyl phthalate


dimethyl phthalate

[‚dī′meth·əl ′tha‚lāt] (organic chemistry) C6H4(COOCH3)2 Odorless, colorless liquid, boiling at 282°C; soluble in organic solvents, slightly soluble in water; used as a plasticizer, in resins, lacquers, and perfumes, and as an insect repellent.