Dimethyl Terephthalate

C₁₀H₁₀O₄

IUPAC: Dimethyl benzene-1,4-dicarboxylate

CAS: 120-61-6

Overview

DMT is one of the two main monomers used to produce PET plastic (the other being terephthalic acid). It is produced from p-xylene.

Composition

Element Symbol Atoms Atomic Mass
Hydrogen H 10 1.0080
Carbon C 10 12.0110
Oxygen O 4 15.9990

Elemental Composition

H
Hydrogen ×10
5.2%
C
Carbon ×10
61.9%
O
Oxygen ×4
33.0%

Uses

  • • PET plastic production
  • • Polyester fiber production
  • • Film manufacturing

Fun Facts

  • ✦ PET bottles for beverages are made from either DMT or terephthalic acid

Safety

  • ⚠ Irritant

Structure

SMILES

COC(=O)C1=CC=C(C=C1)C(=O)OC

Properties

Type
organic
State
solid
Molar Mass
194.18 g/mol
Density
1.0840 g/cm³
Melting Point
142.0 °C
Boiling Point
288.0 °C
Solubility
insoluble

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
194.0579
XLogP
2.2
TPSA
52.6 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
4
Rotatable Bonds
4
Heavy Atoms
14
Complexity
192.0

Related Compounds

1,2-Dichloroethane

C₂H₄Cl₂

1,3-Butadiene

C₄H₆

1,4-Dioxane

C₄H₈O₂

1-Butanol

C₄H₁₀O

2-Propanol

C₃H₈O

Acetaldehyde

CH₃CHO

Acetamide

C₂H₅NO

Acetic Anhydride

C₄H₆O₃

Acetone

(CH₃)₂CO

Acetonitrile

C₂H₃N

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dimethyl Terephthalate?
Dimethyl Terephthalate (C₁₀H₁₀O₄) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name Dimethyl benzene-1,4-dicarboxylate.
What is the molecular weight of Dimethyl Terephthalate?
Dimethyl Terephthalate has a molar mass of 194.18 g/mol.
What state is Dimethyl Terephthalate at room temperature?
Dimethyl Terephthalate is a solid at room temperature.
Is Dimethyl Terephthalate organic or inorganic?
Dimethyl Terephthalate is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Dimethyl Terephthalate?
Dimethyl Terephthalate (C₁₀H₁₀O₄) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Oxygen (O).