Dimethyl Terephthalate

C₁₀H₁₀O₄

IUPAC: Dimethyl benzene-1,4-dicarboxylate

CAS: 120-61-6

개요

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

구성

원소 기호 원자 원자 질량
Hydrogen H 10 1.0080
Carbon C 10 12.0110
Oxygen O 4 15.9990

원소 구성

H
5.2%
C
61.9%
O
33.0%

용도

  • PET plastic production
  • Polyester fiber production
  • Film manufacturing

흥미로운 사실

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

안전

  • ⚠ Irritant

Structure

SMILES

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

성질

유형
organic
상태
solid
몰 질량
194.18 g/mol
밀도
1.0840 g/cm³
녹는점
142.0 °C
끓는점
288.0 °C
용해도
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

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).