| Terephthalic acid, 99% - Synthesis | |
| Synonyms | Benzene-1,4-dicarboxylic acid |
| Grade | Synthesis |
| Categories | Polymer science compounds, Monomers |
| Assay | 98% |
| Appearance (Form) | Powder |
| Appearance (Colour) | White to off white |
| Melting Point | >300 °C(lit.) |
| HSN Code | 291736.00 |
| Pack Size | 500 GM | 5 KG | 25 KG |
Terephthalic Acid
CAS No: 100-21-0
| Catalogue No | BSCHM-035T |
| Mol. Formula | C6H4-1,4-(CO2H)2 |
| Mol. Weight | 166.13 |
| Price | POR |
Terephthalic acid (a portmanteau of the turpentine-producing tree terebinthus, and phthalic acid) is the organic compound with formula C6H4(CO2H)2. This white solid is a commodity chemical.
Terephthalic acid - used as a linker molecule in the preparation of metal organic frameworks (MOFs). Terephthalic acid, - used principally as a precursor to the polyester PET, used to make clothing and plastic bottles.
- Symbol GHS07 GHS07
- Signal word Warning
- Hazard statements H315-H319-H335
- Precautionary statements P261-P305 + P351 + P338
- Personal Protective Equipment dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves
- Hazard Codes Xi
- Risk Statements 36/37/38
- Safety Statements 26-36
- WGK Germany 3
- RTECS WZ0875000