Bis(2-methoxyethyl) phthalate Chemical Properties

Melting point:

-42.4°C

Boiling point:

230 °C10 mm Hg(lit.)

Density 

1.173 g/mL at 20 °C(lit.)

refractive index 

n20/D 1.503

Flash point:

230°C/10mm

storage temp. 

Refrigerator

solubility 

Chloroform (Slightly), Ethyl Acetate (Slightly)

form 

Liquid

Specific Gravity

1.17

color 

Colorless

Water Solubility 

Soluble in water 8500 mg/L at 25°C.

BRN 

2056929

CAS DataBase Reference

117-82-8(CAS DataBase Reference)

NIST Chemistry Reference

Phthalic acid, di(2-methoxyethyl)ester(117-82-8)

EPA Substance Registry System

Bis(2-methoxyethyl) phthalate (117-82-8)

Safety Information

Hazard Codes 

T

Risk Statements 

61-62

Safety Statements 

53-45

WGK Germany 

3

RTECS 

TI1400000

TSCA 

Yes

HS Code 

29173490

Hazardous Substances Data

117-82-8(Hazardous Substances Data)

MSDS

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Bis(2-methoxyethyl) phthalate Usage And Synthesis

Chemical Properties

Clear colorless liquid

Uses

Plasticizer; solvent

Uses

It finds it application in cosmetic industry. It is also used as a plasticizer for toys, including inflatable water products, hoppers, play and exercise balls.

Uses

Bis(2-methoxyethyl) Phthalate is a phthalate derivative found in cosmetic products.

Production Methods

DMEP is formed by the esterification of ethylene glycol monomethyl ether with phthalic anhydride in the presence of a catalyst (sulfuric acid or p-toluenesulfonic acid) or noncatalytically at high temperature.

Health Hazard

Dimethoxyethyl phthalate (DMEP) causes teratogenic, reproductive, and fetotoxic effects in animals.

Agricultural Uses

Phthalate is the salt or derivative of phthalic acid. Potassium hydrogen phthalate is the primary standard for preparing a standard sodium hydroxide solution. Dioctyl phthalate, an ester of phthalic acid and octyl alcohol is used as aplasticim inplastics

Safety Profile

Moderately toxic by ingestion and intraperitoneal routes. Mddly toxic by inhalation. Experimental teratogenic and reproductive effects. A skin and eye irritant. Mutation data reported. A pesticide. Combustible when exposed to heat or flame; can react with oxidizing materials. To fight fre, use water, foam, CO2, dry chemical. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes.

Bis(2-methoxyethyl) phthalate(117-82-8)Related Product Information

• Diethyl azodicarboxylate
• Urethane
• Dimethyl phthalate
• Dimethyl succinate
• Phthalic acid
• Methyl acrylate
• BIS(2-N-BUTOXYETHYL)PHTHALATE
• Tris(trimethylsilyl)phosphate
• Ethyl formate
• Bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate
• Diethyl phthalate
• Triethyl orthoformate
• Olibanum oil
• Dibutyl phthalate
• Dimethyl isophthalate
• Phthalic anhydride
• BUTYL OLEATE
• BIS(2-ETHOXYETHYL)PHTHALATE