Dimethyl Phthalate (DMP)
Formula:
C10H10O4
Synonyms:
1,2-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, dimethyl ester; Dimethyl benzene-o-dicarboxylate
Dimethyl phthalate (DMP) is a short-chained ester. It is majorly used as a plasticizer for the production of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and in the coating of cellulose films.