Mono(5-carboxy-2-ethylpentyl) phthalate
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Mono (5-carboxy-2-ethylpentyl) phthalate (MECPP) is a metabolite of di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP). Di (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate is the primary plasticizer added to rigid polyvinyl chloride (PVC), and it imparts flexibility, temperature resistance, optical transparency, strength, and kink resistance.
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- Purity: 97.44%
- CAS No.: 40809-41-4
- Formula: C16H20O6
- Molecular Weight:308.33
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Storage:
Store at room temperature 3 years.
In solvent -80°C, 2 years , -20°C, 1 year
Biological Activity
Description
In Vitro
Di (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate is the primary plasticizer added to rigid polyvinyl chloride (PVC), with properties of flexibility, temperature resistance, optical transparency, strength, and kink resistance[1][2].
MedChemExpress (MCE) has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.
Chemical Information
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CAS No. 40809-41-4
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Appearance Solid
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Molecular Weight 308.33
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Formula C16H20O6
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Color White to off-white
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SMILES
O=C(C1=CC=CC=C1C(O)=O)OCC(CC)CCCC(O)=O
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Synonyms
MECPP
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Shipping
Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere.
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Storage
Store at room temperature 3 years
In solvent -80°C 2 years -20°C 1 year
Purity & Documentation
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Data Sheet (266 KB)
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SDS (252 KB)
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- Español - ES (252 KB)
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- Italian - IT (252 KB)
- Korean - KR (252 KB)
- Portuguese - PT (252 KB)
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Handling Instructions (2659 KB)
References
[1]. Yao Y, et al. Phthalate exposure linked to high blood pressure in Chinese children. Environ Int. 2020;143:105958. [Content Brief]
[2]. Sjöberg P, et al. Effects of di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate and five of its metabolites on rat testis in vivo and in in vitro. Acta Pharmacol Toxicol (Copenh). 1986;58(3):225-233. [Content Brief]
Calculators
Concentration (start) × Volume (start) = Concentration (final) × Volume (final)