Methyl hydrogen phthalate is used as a phthalate ester metabolite, linked to precocious puberty.
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Applications
Methyl hydrogen phthalate is used as a phthalate ester metabolite, linked to precocious puberty.
Solubility
Insoluble in water.
Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- ML Bender.; F Chloupek.; MC Neveu. Intramolecular Catalysis of Hydrolytic Reactions. III. Intramolecular Catalysis by Carboxylate Ion in the Hydrolysis of Methyl Hydrogen Phthalate1, 2. J. Am. Chem. Soc.1958, 80 (20), 5384-5387.
- V Rao.; PV Ashokan.; MH Shridhar. Studies on the compatibility and specific interaction in cellulose acetate hydrogen phthalate(CAP) and poly methyl methacrylate (PMMA) blend. Polymer.1999, 40 (25), 7167-7171.
- Undergoes a modified Curtius rearrangement via a mixed anhydride. The resulting isocyanate has been cyclized with, e.g. alanine to give chiral quinazoline-2,4-dione derivatives: Heterocycles, 36, 1305 (1993):