A widely used chemical with potential thyroid-disrupting properties. Used in toxicology studies as well as risk assessment studies of food contamination that occurs via migration of phthalates into foodstuffs from food-contact materials (FCM).
Solubility:Chloroform, Methanol
Method for Determining Identity:Proton NMR (CDCl3) and MS
TLC Conditions:SiO2; Hexane : Ethyl Acetate (8 : 2). Visualized with UV and AMCS (single spot; Rf=0.60).
Storage and Stability:Store at 4°C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial prior to removing the cap
