Ácido tereftálico

C₈H₆O₄

IUPAC: Benzene-1,4-dicarboxylic acid

CAS: 100-21-0

Descripción general

Terephthalic acid (TPA) is the most widely produced aromatic dicarboxylic acid, with over 80 million tonnes produced annually for PET plastic.

Composición

Elemento Símbolo Átomos Masa atómica
Hidrógeno H 6 1,0080
Carbono C 8 12,0110
Oxígeno O 4 15,9990

Composición elemental

Usos

  • PET plastic and polyester fiber
  • PBT engineering plastic

Datos curiosos

  • One of the highest-volume organic chemicals produced globally, almost entirely for polyester

Seguridad

  • ⚠ Irritant

Estructura

SMILES

C1=CC(=CC=C1C(=O)O)C(=O)O

Propiedades

Tipo
organic
Estado
solid
Masa molar
166,13 g/mol
Densidad
1,5220 g/cm³
Solubilidad
0.017 g/L at 25°C

Descriptores moleculares

Masa exacta
166,0266
XLogP
2,0
TPSA
74,6 Ų
Donadores de enlace de hidrógeno
2
Aceptores de enlace de hidrógeno
4
Enlaces rotables
2
Átomos pesados
12
Complejidad
169,0

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ácido tereftálico?
Ácido tereftálico (C₈H₆O₄) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name Benzene-1,4-dicarboxylic acid.
What is the molecular weight of Ácido tereftálico?
Ácido tereftálico has a molar mass of 166.13 g/mol.
What state is Ácido tereftálico at room temperature?
Ácido tereftálico is a solid at room temperature.
Is Ácido tereftálico organic or inorganic?
Ácido tereftálico is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Ácido tereftálico?
Ácido tereftálico (C₈H₆O₄) is composed of Hidrógeno (H), Carbono (C), Oxígeno (O).