Terephthalic acid(PTA)
Product Name | Terephthalic acid(PTA) |
CAS No. | 100-21-0 |
EINECS No. | 202-830-0 |
Molecular formula | C8H6O4 |
Molecular weight | 166.13324 |
Physicochemical properties | Characteristic: White needle-like crystal or powder. Relative density: 1.510g/cm3 Solubility: Soluble in alkaline solution, slightly soluble in hot ethanol, insoluble in water, ether, glacial acetic acid and chloroform. |
Uses | It is an important raw material for manufacturing polyester resin, film, fiber, insulating paint and engineering plastics. |
Molecular structure | ![]() |