Terephthalic Acid
TL;DR: Terephthalic Acid (CAS 100-21-0) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C8H6O4 and molecular weight 166.02661 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.
terephthalic acid
Also Known As: TEREPHTHALIC ACID, p-Phthalic acid, 1,4-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, p-Dicarboxybenzene, Tephthol
Application Areas
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Technical Specifications
| Molecular Formula | C8H6O4 |
| Molecular Weight | 166.02661 g/mol |
| XLogP | 2.0 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA) | 74.6 Ų |
| Hydrogen Bond Donors | 2 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptors | 4 |
| Rotatable Bonds | 2 |
| Exact Mass | 166.02661 Da |
| Heavy Atoms | 12 |
| Complexity | 169.0 |
| Melting Point | Sublimes (NTP, 1992) |
| Boiling Point | greater than 572 °F at 760 mmHg (sublimes without melting) (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | 1.51 (NTP, 1992) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Flash Point | 260 °C |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.0000092 [mmHg] |
| Solubility | Insoluble (NTP, 1992) |
| SMILES | C1=CC(=CC=C1C(=O)O)C(=O)O |
| InChIKey | KKEYFWRCBNTPAC-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Product Description
Applications: Terephthalic Acid is used in polymer chemistry and functional materials synthesis, as well as polymer additives and plastics compounding. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Available from CoreyChem as both catalog item and custom-synthesis project (mg to ton scale), with full analytical documentation (COA, MSDS, HPLC, NMR, MS).
A polymer intermediate supplied by CoreyChem, Terephthalic Acid (CAS 100-21-0) has the molecular formula C8H6O4 and a molecular weight of 166.03 g/mol. Reported properties include a density of 1.51 (NTP, 1992) - Denser than water; will sink g/cm³, a solubility: Insoluble (NTP, 1992). Synonyms include TEREPHTHALIC ACID and p-Phthalic acid.
Custom synthesis and full analytical documentation (COA/MSDS) are available from CoreyChem. Request a quotation with your required quantity and purity for current lead time and pricing.
Chemical Property Profile of Terephthalic Acid
Property Insights of Terephthalic Acid
The XLogP value of 2.0 suggests moderate lipophilicity, balancing water solubility and membrane permeability for Terephthalic Acid. The TPSA of 74.6 Ų falls within the moderate polarity range, balancing permeability and solubility for Terephthalic Acid. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, Terephthalic Acid has 2 hydrogen bond donor(s) and 4 hydrogen bond acceptor(s), all within the drug-like range, suggesting favorable oral bioavailability potential.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Terephthalic Acid?
The CAS number of Terephthalic Acid is 100-21-0.
What is the molecular formula of Terephthalic Acid?
The molecular formula of Terephthalic Acid is C8H6O4.
What is the molecular weight of Terephthalic Acid?
The molecular weight of Terephthalic Acid is 166.02661 g/mol.
What are the applications of Terephthalic Acid?
Terephthalic Acid is used in polymer chemistry and functional materials synthesis, as well as polymer additives and plastics compounding. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Available from CoreyChem as both catalog item and custom-synthesis project (mg to ton...
Where can I buy Terephthalic Acid?
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Does CoreyChem offer custom synthesis for Terephthalic Acid?
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