Dimethyl terephthalate
CAS Number120-61-6
FormulaC6H4-1
Mol. Weight194.18 g/mol
Dimethyl terephthalate
What is Dimethyl terephthalate?
Dimethyl terephthalate is a chemical compound with CAS number 120-61-6 and molecular formula C6H4-1. It is used in various industrial and research applications.
Applications
Dimethyl terephthalate was used to synthesize silicone aromatic polyesters by the transesterification reaction with α,ω-bis(hydroxyalkyl)-terminated poly(dimethylsiloxane) in toluene1. It was used in the synthesis of multiblock copolymers consisting of polyiso-butylene, dimethyl terephthalate and 1,4-butanediol2.
Specifications
Linear Formula
C6H4-1,4-(CO2CH3)2
Molecular Weight
194.18 g/mol
Grade
ReagentPlus®
Assay/Purity
≥99.0% (GC)
Frequently Asked Questions
Alternative Names & Synonyms
4-(CO2CH3)2