Certificate of Analysis
| Product Name: | Phthalic acid mono-2-ethylhexyl ester (liquid) |
| Catalog Number: | M10488 |
| CAS Number: | 4376-20-9 |
Physical and Chemical Properties
| Formula: | C16H22O4 |
| Molecular Weight: | 278.34 |
| Form: | Melting point 25-27°C |
| Solubility: | Water ≥ 60 mg/mL; DMSO ≥ 60 mg/mL |
| Storage: | 2-8°C, protect from light, dry, sealed |
| Chemical Structure: |  |
Product Information
| Description: | Phthalic acid mono-2-ethylhexyl ester (MEHP) is a major bioactive metabolite of diethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP), which inhibits the 17, 20 lyase activity of CYP17. |
| Stability and Solubility Advice: | Information concerning product stability, particularly in solution, has rarely been reported and in most cases we can only offer a general guide. We recommend that stock solutions, once prepared, are stored aliquoted in tightly sealed vials and used within 1 month. Avoid repeated freeze and thaw cycles. Storage conditions for some special products should refer to their storage details. |