Dimethyl terephthalate
TL;DR: Dimethyl terephthalate (CAS 120-61-6) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C10H10O4 and molecular weight 194.0579 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.
dimethyl benzene-1,4-dicarboxylate
Also Known As: DIMETHYL TEREPHTHALATE, Dimethyl p-phthalate, Dimethyl 4-phthalate, Di-Me terephthalate, Methyl terephthalate
Application Areas
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Technical Specifications
| Molecular Formula | C10H10O4 |
| Molecular Weight | 194.0579 g/mol |
| XLogP | 2.2 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA) | 52.6 Ų |
| Hydrogen Bond Donors | 0 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptors | 4 |
| Rotatable Bonds | 4 |
| Exact Mass | 194.0579 Da |
| Heavy Atoms | 14 |
| Complexity | 192.0 |
| Melting Point | 284 to 288 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Boiling Point | 572 °F at 760 mmHg (sublimes) (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | 1.2 at 68 °F 1.08 at 145 °C (liquid) (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Flash Point | 308 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Vapor Pressure | 16 mmHg at 212 °F ; 140 mmHg at 302 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Solubility | less than 1 mg/mL at 55 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| SMILES | COC(=O)C1=CC=C(C=C1)C(=O)OC |
| InChIKey | WOZVHXUHUFLZGK-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Product Description
Applications: Dimethyl terephthalate is used in polymer chemistry and functional materials synthesis, as well as complex organic molecule assembly across discovery and process chemistry. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. CoreyChem supplies Dimethyl terephthalate (CAS 120-61-6) with custom synthesis available from milligram to multi-kilogram scale, supported by COA, MSDS, and HPLC/NMR/MS documentation.
Dimethyl terephthalate is a polymer intermediate identified by CAS number 120-61-6 and the molecular formula C10H10O4 and a molecular weight of 194.06 g/mol. Physically, the compound has a density of 1.2 at 68 °F 1.08 at 145 °C (liquid) (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink g/cm³, a solubility: less than 1 mg/mL at 55 °F (NTP, 1992). It is also known as DIMETHYL TEREPHTHALATE and Dimethyl p-phthalate.
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Chemical Property Profile of Dimethyl terephthalate
Property Insights of Dimethyl terephthalate
The XLogP value of 2.2 suggests moderate lipophilicity, balancing water solubility and membrane permeability for Dimethyl terephthalate. With a topological polar surface area (TPSA) of 52.6 Ų, Dimethyl terephthalate exhibits relatively low polarity, potentially indicating favorable cell membrane permeability. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, Dimethyl terephthalate has 0 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 Dimethyl terephthalate?
The CAS number of Dimethyl terephthalate is 120-61-6.
What is the molecular formula of Dimethyl terephthalate?
The molecular formula of Dimethyl terephthalate is C10H10O4.
What is the molecular weight of Dimethyl terephthalate?
The molecular weight of Dimethyl terephthalate is 194.0579 g/mol.
What are the applications of Dimethyl terephthalate?
Dimethyl terephthalate is used in polymer chemistry and functional materials synthesis, as well as complex organic molecule assembly across discovery and process chemistry. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. CoreyChem supplies Dimethyl terephthalate (CAS...
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