185361
Terephthalic acid
98%
Synonym(s):
Benzene-1,4-dicarboxylic acid
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vapor pressure
<0.01 mmHg ( 20 °C)
Quality Level
Assay
98%
form
powder
autoignition temp.
925 °F
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mp
>300 °C (lit.)
solubility
water: ~0.017 g/L at 25 °C
density
1.58 g/cm3 at 25 °C
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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)
InChI key
KKEYFWRCBNTPAC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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Application
- 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.
- As an organic ligand in the synthesis of the cobalt(II) metal–organic framework (MOFs), which finds applications in electrochemical energy storage, catalysis, optoelectronics, and water treatment.
- Terephthalic acid (TPA) can be synthesized from bio-based materials for a variety of applications, which include the production of polyester fiber, non-fiber field, PET bottles, synthetic perfumes and medicines.
- Terephthalic acid is used as a linker molecule in the preparation of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
Storage Class Code
11 - Combustible Solids
WGK
WGK 1
Flash Point(F)
Not applicable
Flash Point(C)
Not applicable
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