English name: mono-Methyl terephthalate
Synonyms: (4-carboxyphenyl)-aceticaci;4-(carbomethoxy)benzoicacid;Hydrogen methyl terephthalate;hydrogenmethylterephthalate;mono-methylterephthlate;p-carboxy-alpha-toluicacid;terephthaltcacidmonomethylaester;RARECHEM AL BE 0109
CAS No.: 1679-64-7
Molecular formula: C9H8O4
Molecular weight: 180.16
EINECS No.: 216-849-7
Characteristics
Melting point: 220-223 °C(lit.)
Applications: Used as a gasoline antiknock.
Mono-Methyl terephthalate (CAS 99-08-5) is a key intermediate in polyester synthesis, produced via partial esterification of terephthalic acid. Its molecular formula is C9H8O4.
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