Dimethyl Terephthalate

C₁₀H₁₀O₄

IUPAC: Dimethyl benzene-1,4-dicarboxylate

CAS: 120-61-6

概述

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

组成

元素 符号 原子 原子质量
Hydrogen H 10 1.0080
Carbon C 10 12.0110
Oxygen O 4 15.9990

元素组成

H
5.2%
C
61.9%
O
33.0%

用途

  • PET plastic production
  • Polyester fiber production
  • Film manufacturing

趣味知识

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

安全性

  • ⚠ Irritant

Structure

SMILES

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

属性

类型
organic
状态
solid
摩尔质量
194.18 g/mol
密度
1.0840 g/cm³
熔点
142.0 °C
沸点
288.0 °C
溶解度
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).