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Dimethyl terephthalate

purum, ≥99.0% (GC)

Synonym(s):

DMT, Dimethyl 1,4-benzenedicarboxylate, Dimethyl p-benzenedicarboxylate, Dimethyl p-phthalate, Methyl 4-(carbomethoxy)benzoate

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Linear Formula:
C6H4-1,4-(CO2CH3)2
CAS Number:
120-61-6
Molecular Weight:
194.18
Beilstein:
1107185
EC Number:
204-411-8
MDL number:
MFCD00008440
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
329769460
NACRES:
NA.22

vapor density

1.04 (vs air)

Quality Level

100

vapor pressure

1.15 mmHg ( 93 °C)

grade

purum

Assay

≥99.0% (GC)

form

powder, crystals or chunks

autoignition temp.

1058 °F

mp

139-141 °C (lit.)
140-142 °C

SMILES string

COC(=O)c1ccc(cc1)C(=O)OC

InChI

1S/C10H10O4/c1-13-9(11)7-3-5-8(6-4-7)10(12)14-2/h3-6H,1-2H3

InChI key

WOZVHXUHUFLZGK-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

309.2 °F - (External MSDS)

Flash Point(C)

154 °C - (External MSDS)

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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S Monarca et al.
Mutation research, 262(2), 85-92 (1991-02-01)
Dimethyl terephthalate (DMTP), the para configuration of dimethyl phthalate, is one of the basic monomers used in the synthesis of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastics. Human exposure to DMTP may primarily occur during the manufacture of PET fibers and films. The
Minoru Genta et al.
Waste management (New York, N.Y.), 27(9), 1167-1177 (2006-08-18)
To apply PET depolymerization in supercritical methanol to commercial recycling, the benefits of supercritical methanol usage in PET depolymerization was investigated from the viewpoint of the reaction rate and energy demands. PET was depolymerized in a batch reactor at 573
S H Ganji et al.
Biodegradation, 6(1), 61-66 (1995-01-01)
Aspergillus niger (AG-1) metabolized dimethylterephthalate through monomethylterephthalate, terephthalate and protocatechuate. Degradation of dimethylterephthalate was followed by extraction of residual dimethylterephthalate from the spent medium. The quantitative UV analysis showed that 58% of the dimethylterephthalate supplement was taken up in 144
[Use of statistical values in plotting dose-effect relationships and determining the action thresholds of factors].
M G Shandala et al.
Gigiena i sanitariia, (7)(7), 26-28 (1986-07-01)
Arnaud Lavalette et al.
Biomacromolecules, 3(2), 225-228 (2002-03-13)
The polymerization of dimethyl terephthalate and diethylene glycol by enzymic catalysis in toluene is described. The potential pi-pi interactions of the aromatic rings together with the relative flexibility of the diol segment have been regarded as synergy factors responsible for
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