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Isophthalic acid

analytical standard

Synonym(s):

Benzene-1,3-dicarboxylic acid

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Linear Formula:
C6H4-1,3-(CO2H)2
CAS Number:
121-91-5
Molecular Weight:
166.13
Beilstein:
1909332
EC Number:
204-506-4
MDL number:
MFCD00002516
UNSPSC Code:
85151701
PubChem Substance ID:
329756216
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

analytical standard

Quality Level

100

Assay

≥97.0% (GC)

autoignition temp.

1198 °F

shelf life

limited shelf life, expiry date on the label

technique(s)

HPLC: suitable
gas chromatography (GC): suitable

mp

341-343 °C (lit.)

application(s)

cleaning products
cosmetics
food and beverages
personal care

format

neat

SMILES string

OC(=O)c1cccc(c1)C(O)=O

InChI

1S/C8H6O4/c9-7(10)5-2-1-3-6(4-5)8(11)12/h1-4H,(H,9,10)(H,11,12)

InChI key

QQVIHTHCMHWDBS-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

This substance is listed on the positive list of the EU regulation 10/2011 for plastics intended to come into contact with food.

Application

Isophthalic acid may be used as a reference standard in the analysis of isophthalic acid from PET bottles into edible oils using high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) technique.
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Storage Class Code

13 - Non Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

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Certificates of Analysis (COA)

Lot/Batch Number
BCCH5410
BCCC9310
BCBW5708
BCBR5817V
BCBM2025V

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