Avolin Price — China Factory EXW 2026

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China EXW, VAT excluded

Newest China EXW USD 1,403.17 / MT · VAT excluded -0.2478 (0.00%) as of 20261106

Newest Price 1,403.17

Price Date 20261106

Day's Change -0.25

Day's Range 1,403.17 - 1,402.92

Month's Change -155.21

Month's Range 1,403.17 - 1,247.96

Year's Change +578.96

Year's Range 1,403.17 - 824.2

This 'natural' pivot creates a regulatory loophole. CCTV exposed many so-called repellent sprays as mere fragrance-water blends costing RMB 0.15 to produce, registered as cosmetics...

Also known as DMP, 1,2-benzendicarboxylicacid,dimethylester, 1,2-benzenedicarboxylic acid dimethyl ester, 1,2-dimethyl phthalate

Opinions

What is driving the shift from traditional mosquito repellents to 'natural' or plant-based alternatives?

This 'natural' pivot creates a regulatory loophole. CCTV exposed many so-called repellent sprays as mere fragrance-water blends costing RMB 0.15 to produce, registered as cosmetics rather than pesticides to dodge efficacy testing. Buyers should verify pesticide registration numbers (WP) before trusting 'plant-based' claims.

How is DMP positioned in the bird repellent market compared to methyl anthranilate?

For procurement teams, DMP's value is as a cost-effective booster rather than a standalone solution. Its synergy with thiram is well-documented, but formulators should test ratios carefully—the effective window is broad, and overuse raises costs without proportional gains in repellency.

Why has dimethyl phthalate (DMP) disappeared from mainstream mosquito repellent markets?

The regulatory angle matters here. DMP's low human and animal toxicity is a key selling point in bird control, especially where food crops are involved. Unlike many pesticides, it doesn't raise residue concerns, which is why it still finds use in orchards and grain storage despite its modest standalone performance.

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Avolin price context

What drives Avolin prices

What is driving the shift from traditional mosquito repellents to 'natural' or plant-based alternatives?: This 'natural' pivot creates a regulatory loophole. CCTV exposed many so-called repellent sprays as mere fragrance-water blends costing RMB 0.15 to produce, reg...

How is DMP positioned in the bird repellent market compared to methyl anthranilate?: For procurement teams, DMP's value is as a cost-effective booster rather than a standalone solution. Its synergy with thiram is well-documented, but formulators...

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Overview

Dimethyl phthalate (DMP, CAS 131-11-3) is a colorless, oily liquid with a density of 1.19 g/mL, a melting point of 2 °C, and a boiling point of 282 °C. Known in Chinese as 驱蚊油, it has historically served as an insect repellent and is also widely used as a plasticizer.

Insect repellent: acts as a mosquito repellent and anti-itch agent, though its use has largely been superseded by newer active ingredients.
Agricultural: functions as a bird repellent via olfactory and chemosensory deterrence, often used in synergistic blends with other repellents.
Industrial: primarily employed as a plasticizer for resins and polymers.
Household: referenced in DIY repellent sachets combining essential oils with natural carriers.

China's production landscape for DMP is limited, as its repellent applications have declined in favor of alternatives like DEET and pyrethroids. The compound now mainly serves niche plasticizer and formulation roles, with no significant domestic capacity expansion noted in recent market reports.

Key domestic producers:
No major dedicated producers identified – supply is fragmented and largely import-dependent for specialty uses.

Properties

Name

Avolin

DMP

1,2-benzendicarboxylicacid,dimethylester

1,2-benzenedicarboxylic acid dimethyl ester

1,2-dimethyl phthalate

CAS Number

131-11-3

EINECS No.

205-011-6

Risk Codes

S24/25;S45;S36/37;S16;S7

Safety Description

R20/21/22;R36/37/38;R39/23/24/25;R23/24/25;R11;R52

HS Code

2917349000

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