MedKoo Cat#: 150130 | Name: Terephthalic Acid

Description:

WARNING: This product is for research use only, not for human or veterinary use.

Terephthalic Acid is an important commodity chemical used as a monomer of polyethylene terephthalate. Terephthalic Acid is a natural product found in Cassia roxburghii, Arabidopsis thaliana, and other organisms.

Chemical Structure

Terephthalic Acid
Terephthalic Acid
CAS#100-21-0

Theoretical Analysis

MedKoo Cat#: 150130

Name: Terephthalic Acid

CAS#: 100-21-0

Chemical Formula: C8H6O4

Exact Mass: 166.0270

Molecular Weight: 166.13

Elemental Analysis: C, 57.84; H, 3.64; O, 38.52

Price and Availability

This product is currently not in stock but may be available through custom synthesis. To ensure cost efficiency, the minimum order quantity is 1 gram. The estimated lead time is 2 to 4 months, with pricing dependent on the complexity of the synthesis (typically high for intricate chemistries). Quotes for quantities below 1 gram will not be provided. To request a quote, please click the button below. Note: If this product becomes available in stock in the future, pricing will be listed accordingly.
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Synonym
Terephthalic acid; p-Phthalic acid; 1,4-Benzenedicarboxylic acid; benzene-1,4-dicarboxylic acid;
IUPAC/Chemical Name
terephthalic acid
InChi Key
KKEYFWRCBNTPAC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChi Code
1S/C8H6O4/c9-7(10)5-1-2-6(4-3-5)8(11)12/h1-4H,(H,9,10)(H,11,12)
SMILES Code
O=C(O)C1=CC=C(C(O)=O)C=C1
Appearance
To be determined
Purity
>98% (or refer to the Certificate of Analysis)
Shipping Condition
Shipped under ambient temperature as non-hazardous chemical. This product is stable enough for a few weeks during ordinary shipping and time spent in Customs.
Storage Condition
Dry, dark and at 0 -4 C for short term (days to weeks) or -20 C for long term(months to years).
Solubility
To be determined
Shelf Life
>2 years if stored properly
Drug Formulation
To be determined
Stock Solution Storage
0 - 4 C for short term (days to weeks), or -20 C for long term (months).
HS Tariff Code
2934.99.9001
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Preparing Stock Solutions

The following data is based on the product molecular weight 166.13 Batch specific molecular weights may vary from batch to batch due to the degree of hydration, which will affect the solvent volumes required to prepare stock solutions.

Recalculate based on batch purity %
Concentration / Solvent Volume / Mass 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg
1 mM 1.15 mL 5.76 mL 11.51 mL
5 mM 0.23 mL 1.15 mL 2.3 mL
10 mM 0.12 mL 0.58 mL 1.15 mL
50 mM 0.02 mL 0.12 mL 0.23 mL
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