Dimethyl Terephthalate

C₁₀H₁₀O₄

IUPAC: Dimethyl benzene-1,4-dicarboxylate

CAS: 120-61-6

Обзор

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

Состав

Элемент Символ Атомы Атомная масса
Hydrogen H 10 1,0080
Carbon C 10 12,0110
Oxygen O 4 15,9990

Элементный состав

H
5,2%
C
61,9%
O
33,0%

Применение

  • PET plastic production
  • Polyester fiber production
  • Film manufacturing

Интересные факты

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

Безопасность

  • ⚠ Irritant

Structure

SMILES

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

Свойства

Тип
organic
Состояние
solid
Молярная масса
194,18 g/mol
Плотность
1,0840 g/cm³
Температура плавления
142,0 °C
Температура кипения
288,0 °C
Растворимость
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).