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Isophthalic acid, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

$39.62 - $187.49

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 121-91-5
Molecular Formula C8H6O4
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 166.132
MDL Number MFCD00002516
InChI Key QQVIHTHCMHWDBS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym isophthalic acid, 1,3-benzenedicarboxylic acid, m-phthalic acid, m-benzenedicarboxylic acid, acide isophtalique, kyselina isoftalova, iso-phthalic acid, acide isophtalique french, kyselina isoftalova czech, unii-x35216h9fj
PubChem CID 8496
ChEBI CHEBI:30802
IUPAC Name benzene-1,3-dicarboxylic acid
SMILES C1=CC(=CC(=C1)C(=O)O)C(=O)O
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Description

Description

Isophthalic acid is used as an intermediate for high performance unsaturated polyesters, resins for coatings, high solids paints, gel coats and modifier of polyethylene terephthalate for bottles. It acts as precursors for the fire-resistant material nomex as well as used in the preparation of high-performance polymer polybenzimidazole. It is also employed as an input for the production of insulation materials.

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
Isophthalic acid is used as an intermediate for high performance unsaturated polyesters, resins for coatings, high solids paints, gel coats and modifier of polyethylene terephthalate for bottles. It acts as precursors for the fire-resistant material nomex as well as used in the preparation of high-performance polymer polybenzimidazole. It is also employed as an input for the production of insulation materials.

Solubility
Insoluble in water.

Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents and strong bases.
Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

121-91-5
166.132
QQVIHTHCMHWDBS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
8496
benzene-1,3-dicarboxylic acid
C8H6O4
MFCD00002516
isophthalic acid, 1,3-benzenedicarboxylic acid, m-phthalic acid, m-benzenedicarboxylic acid, acide isophtalique, kyselina isoftalova, iso-phthalic acid, acide isophtalique french, kyselina isoftalova czech, unii-x35216h9fj
CHEBI:30802
C1=CC(=CC(=C1)C(=O)O)C(=O)O

Specifications

121-91-5
1.54
MFCD00002516
1909332
isophthalic acid, 1,3-benzenedicarboxylic acid, m-phthalic acid, m-benzenedicarboxylic acid, acide isophtalique, kyselina isoftalova, iso-phthalic acid, acide isophtalique french, kyselina isoftalova czech, unii-x35216h9fj
QQVIHTHCMHWDBS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
benzene-1,3-dicarboxylic acid
8496
166.13
Isophthalic acid
344°C to 348°C (sublimation)
C8H6O4
250 g
14,5197
Insoluble in water.
C1=CC(=CC(=C1)C(=O)O)C(=O)O
166.132
CHEBI:30802
99%
Safety and Handling

Safety and Handling

EINECSNumber : 204-506-4

RTECSNumber : NT2007000

TSCA : Yes

Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures

SDS
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RUO – Research Use Only