| Identification |
| Name: | Terephthalic acid |
| Synonyms: | Terephthalicacid (7CI,8CI);1,4-Dicarboxybenzene;4-Carboxybenzoic acid;Amoco TA 33;NSC36973;QTA;TA 33LP;WR 16262;p-Benzenedicarboxylic acid;p-Carboxybenzoic acid;p-Dicarboxybenzene;p-Phthalic acid;PTA;1,4-Benzenedicarboxylic acid; |
| CAS: | 100-21-0 |
| EINECS: | 262-050-1 |
| Molecular Formula: | C8H6O4 |
| Molecular Weight: | 166.13 |
| InChI: | InChI=1/C8H6O4/c9-7(10)5-1-2-6(4-3-5)8(11)12/h1-4H,(H,9,10)(H,11,12) |
| Molecular Structure: |
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| Properties |
| Density: | 1.51 |
| Stability: | Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. |
| Refractive index: | 1.648 |
| Water Solubility: | insoluble |
| Solubility: | insoluble |
| Appearance: | PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE: |
| Specification: | white powder Safety Statements:26-36 26:In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty
of water and seek medical advice 36:Wear suitable protective clothing |
| Packinggroup: | Z01 |
| Color: | NEEDLES WHITE CRYSTALS OR POWDER |
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