Applications
Dimethyl phthalate is used as a plasticizer, solvent, rubber coating agent, molding powder, finishing agent and intermediate. Further, it is used in solid rocket propellants, safety glass, lacquer coatings, adhesives and sealants, toner and colorant products.

Solubility
Miscible with alcohol, ethanol, ether, benzene, chloroform, esters, ketones, organic solvents and chlorinated hydrocarbons. Slightly miscible with carbon tetrachloride. Immiscible with water, petroleum ether and paraffin hydrocarbons.

Notes
Incompatible with oxidizing agents and acids.