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Terephthalic acid, 98+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Supplier: Thermo Scientific Chemicals A1252730
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.
ApplicationsTerephthalic 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.
Specifications
Terephthalic acid | |
402°C (sublimation) | |
260°C (500°F) | |
C8H6O4 | |
250 g | |
14,9162 | |
slightly soluble in water (0,017g/L at 25°C) | |
C1=CC(=CC=C1C(=O)O)C(=O)O | |
166.132 | |
CHEBI:15702 | |
≥98% |
100-21-0 | |
1.51 | |
Odorless | |
MFCD00002558 | |
1909333 | |
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 | |
KKEYFWRCBNTPAC-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
terephthalic acid | |
7489 | |
166.13 |
Chemical Identifiers
100-21-0 | |
166.132 | |
KKEYFWRCBNTPAC-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
7489 | |
terephthalic acid |
C8H6O4 | |
MFCD00002558 | |
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 | |
CHEBI:15702 | |
C1=CC(=CC=C1C(=O)O)C(=O)O |
Safety and Handling
GHS H Statement
H315-H319-H335
Causes skin irritation.
Causes serious eye irritation.
May cause respiratory irritation.
P261-P264b-P271-P280-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P332+P313-P362-P501c
H315-H320-H335-H500
EINECSNumber : 202-830-0
RTECSNumber : WZ0875000
TSCA : Yes
Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only