CAS 131-16-8: Dipropyl phthalate

Di-n-propyl phthalate is used to make plasticizers and polymer additives. It is also used in chemical reagents, organic intermediates. This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Dipropyl phthalate is an organic compound that is used as a plasticizer and solvent. It has been shown to be toxic to phagocytic cells, such as hemocytes, through the use of electrochemical impedance spectroscopy. The cytotoxicity of this compound is due to the disruption of membrane structure and function. Dipropyl phthalate also has been shown to cause cell death in bacteria through the inhibition of protein synthesis in bacteria. Dipropyl phthalate has an effect on physiological functions, such as hydrolases and hydrogen fluoride production, which are necessary for bacterial growth. The toxicity of dipropyl phthalate can be increased by hydrogen fluoride (HF) exposure because HF enhances the release of reactive oxygen species from this compound.

Applications Di-n-propyl Phthalate is a phthalate metabolite of Di-n-butyl phthalate (D429495) degradation with potential genotoxic effect. Not a dangerous good if item is equal to or less than 1g/ml and there is less than 100g/ml in the package References Fromme, H. et al.: Environ. Int., 37, 715 (2011); Cao, X.-L.: Comp. Rev. Food Sci. Food Safety, 9, 21 (2010); Begum, A. et al.: Chem. Lett., 33, 682 (2004);

Dipropyl phthalate

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Acros Organics product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Acros Organics product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.