Terephthalic Acid

C₈H₆O₄

IUPAC: Benzene-1,4-dicarboxylic acid

CAS: 100-21-0

Genel Bakış

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

Bileşim

Element Sembol Atomlar Atom Kütlesi
Hydrogen H 6 1,0080
Carbon C 8 12,0110
Oxygen O 4 15,9990

Elementel Bileşim

C
57,8%
O
38,5%

Kullanımlar

  • PET plastic and polyester fiber
  • PBT engineering plastic

İlginç Gerçekler

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

Güvenlik

  • ⚠ Irritant

Structure

SMILES

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

Özellikler

Tür
organic
Hal
solid
Molar Kütle
166,13 g/mol
Yoğunluk
1,5220 g/cm³
Çözünürlük
0.017 g/L at 25°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
166,0266
XLogP
2,0
TPSA
74,6 Ų
H-Bond Donors
2
H-Bond Acceptors
4
Rotatable Bonds
2
Heavy Atoms
12
Complexity
169,0

Frequently Asked Questions

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