Terephthalic acid
| Catalog Number: | BC-010 |
| CAS Number: | 100-21-0 |
| Molecular Weight: | 166.13 g/mol |
| Description: | Terephthalic acid belongs to the class of monomers known as aromatic dicarboxylic acids. It is primarily used as a key monomer in the production of a high-performance polymer known as polyethylene terephthalate (PET). It is also used to prepare other polymers such as polybutylene terephthalate (PBT), polymer blends, and alloys. |
Basic Information
| Chemical Formula | C8H6O4 |
| MDL | MFCD00002558 |
| PubChem Substance ID | 24850686 |
| NACRES | NA.23 |
| SMILES String | OC(=O)c1ccc(cc1)C(O)=O |
| InChI | 1S/C8H6O4/c9-7(10)5-1-2-6(4-3-5)8(11)12/h1-4H,(H,9,10)(H,11,12) |
| Density | 1.58 g/cm3 |
| Solubility | It is soluble in water. |
| Melting Point | >300°C |
| Detection Method | GC |
| Form | Powder |
| Specification | 5 g, 100 g, 500 g |
| Application | Terephthalic acid can be used as a monomer in the synthesis of poly(butylene terephthalate) (PBT), a type of polyester, that is used in various fields including Automotive components, textile Industry, packaging materials, electrical and electronic components. |
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