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title: Dimethyl Phthalate
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##### CAS Number

131-11-3















##### grade

NA















##### packaging

Metal Drum







































Dimethyl Phthalate (DMP) is an organic compound belonging to the class of phthalate esters. It is commonly used as a plasticizer, solvent, and fragrance ingredient in industrial and consumer applications.
**Chemical Formula:** C10H10O4
**Appearance:** A clear, colorless liquid with a faint odor.
**Uses:**
**Cosmetics and Personal Care Products:** It is sometimes used in nail polish formulations as a plasticizer to improve the flexibility and durability of the nail lacquer. It helps prevent chipping and cracking of the polish film on the nails.
**Fixative:** In the perfume industry, it is used as a fixative to enhance the longevity and stability of fragrance compositions. It helps retain the aroma of volatile perfume ingredients on the skin by slowing down their evaporation rate.
**Plasticizer:** Generally, used as a plasticizer in the production of polymer-based materials, including plastics, resins, and elastomers. It improves the flexibility, workability, and mechanical properties of the polymers, making them more suitable for molding, extrusion, and fabrication processes.
**Additional Applications:** We may find applications as a laboratory reagent or solvents in chemical research, analysis, and experimentation. In some cases, dimethyl phthalate has been used as a fuel additive to improve combustion efficiency and reduce emissions in diesel engines.







































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