Dimethyl terephthalate, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Dimethyl terephthalate is used in the Polyester Film (Audio/Video Tape,X-ray Film,Photo Film), Polyester Fiber, Pet Bottle, Polyester Adhesive, Engineering Plastics. DMT is volatile, it is an intermediate in some schemes for the recycling of PET.

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
Dimethyl terephthalate is used in the Polyester Film (Audio/Video Tape,X-ray Film,Photo Film), Polyester Fiber, Pet Bottle, Polyester Adhesive, Engineering Plastics. DMT is volatile, it is an intermediate in some schemes for the recycling of PET.

Solubility
It is slightly soluble in water but soluble in hot alcohol and ether.

Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Stable under ordinary conditions. Keep away from Strong oxidizing agents, Strong acids, Strong bases, Nitrates

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 120-61-6
• Molecular Formula: C10H10O4
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 194.19
• MDL Number: MFCD00008440
• InChI Key: WOZVHXUHUFLZGK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: dimethyl terephthalate, dimethyl p-phthalate, 1,4-benzenedicarboxylic acid, dimethyl ester, dimethyl p-benzenedicarboxylate, di-me terephthalate, dimethyl 4-phthalate, terephthalic acid, dimethyl ester, dimethyl 1,4-benzenedicarboxylate, terephthalic acid dimethyl ester, methyl p-methoxycarbonyl benzoate
• PubChem CID: 8441
• IUPAC Name: 1,4-dimethyl benzene-1,4-dicarboxylate
• SMILES: COC(=O)C1=CC=C(C=C1)C(=O)OC

• Melting Point: 140°C to 143°C
• Density: 1.29
• Boiling Point: 288°C
• Flash Point: 146°C (294°F)
• Quantity: 500 g
• Beilstein: 1107185
• Merck Index: 14,9162
• Solubility Information: It is slightly soluble in water but soluble in hot alcohol and ether.
• Formula Weight: 194.19
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Chemical Name or Material: Dimethyl terephthalate

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