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Terephthalic acid, 98+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

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Description

Terephthalic acid is used in the metal organic frame works. Terephthalic acid is used primarily to make polyethylene terephthalate (PET) resins and fibers, polyester fibers, films, polyethylene terephthalate solid-state resins and polyethylene terephthalate engineering resins.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Terephthalic acid is used in the metal organic frame works. Terephthalic acid is used primarily to make polyethylene terephthalate (PET) resins and fibers, polyester fibers, films, polyethylene terephthalate solid-state resins and polyethylene terephthalate engineering resins.

Solubility
slightly soluble in water (0,017 g/L at 25°C)

Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. It should be stored and used in molten form.
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS 100-21-0
Molecular Formula C8H6O4
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 166.132
MDL Number MFCD00002558
InChI Key KKEYFWRCBNTPAC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym p-phthalic acid, 1,4-benzenedicarboxylic acid, benzene-1,4-dicarboxylic acid, p-dicarboxybenzene, p-benzenedicarboxylic acid, p-carboxybenzoic acid, acide terephtalique, para-phthalic acid, tephthol, 1,4-dicarboxybenzene
PubChem CID 7489
ChEBI CHEBI:15702
IUPAC Name terephthalic acid
SMILES C1=CC(=CC=C1C(=O)O)C(=O)O

Specifications

Melting Point 402°C (sublimation)
Density 1.51
Flash Point 260°C (500°F)
Odor Odorless
Quantity 250 g
Beilstein 1909333
Merck Index 14,9162
Solubility Information slightly soluble in water (0,017g/L at 25°C)
Formula Weight 166.13
Percent Purity ≥98%
Chemical Name or Material Terephthalic acid
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