Diethyl isophthalate
Agent Name
Diethyl isophthalate
CAS Number
636-53-3
Formula
C12-H14-O4
Major Category
Plastics & Rubber
Synonyms
1,3-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, diethyl ester; Isophthalic acid, diethyl ester; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Phthalate Esters
Description
Liquid (mp = 11.5 deg C); [ChemIDplus]
Sources/Uses
Used as plasticizer; [HSDB]
Comments
Intraperitoneal LDLo (mouse) = 1111 mg/kg; (Effects at lethal doses include somnolence and decreased activity.) [ChemIDplus] See "PHTHALATE ESTERS."
Biomedical References
Adverse Effects
Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion
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