Description / Application
Dimethyl terephthalate is a diester resulting from the formal condensation of the carboxy groups of terephthalic acid with methanol. It is a primary ingredient widely used in the manufacture of polyesters and industrial plastics. It is a methyl ester, a phthalate ester and a diester. It is functionally related to a terephthalic acid.
Identities
| Molecular Formula | C10H10O4 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Weight | 194.18 |
| MFCD | MFCD00008440 |
Safety
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| Signal Word | Warning |
| Hazard Statements | H315;H319;H335 |
| Precautionary Statements | P261;P264;P271;P280;P302+P352;P304+P340;P305+P351+P338;P312;P321;P332+P313;P337+P313;P362;P403+P233;P405;P501 |