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Terephthalic acid

Terephthalic acid

Terephthalic acid

Catalog NumberNZs100210

CAS Number100-21-0

CategoryBuilding-Block Reagents for Supramolecular Catalysis

Terephthalic acid
Description A rigid aromatic dicarboxylic acid serving as a fundamental linker in polymer and coordination chemistry.
Synonyms Benzene-1,4-dicarboxylic acid
Molecular Weight 166.13
Molecular Formula C6H4-1,4-(CO2H)2
Canonical SMILES OC(=O)c1ccc(cc1)C(O)=O
InChI 1S/C8H6O4/c9-7(10)5-1-2-6(4-3-5)8(11)12/h1-4H,(H,9,10)(H,11,12)
InChI Key KKEYFWRCBNTPAC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Melting Point >300 °C (lit.)
Purity 0.99
Density 1.58 g/cm3 at 25 °C
Solubility water: ~0.017 g/L at 25 °C
Appearance powder
Application Extensively used in MOF construction, supramolecular frameworks, and as a building unit for linear and cross-linked architectures.
EC Number 202-830-0
Exact Mass 166.02660867 Da
MDL Number MFCD00002558
Monoisotopic Mass 166.02660867 Da
Pubchem CID 24850686
Storage Conditions It is recommended to store this product at room temperature in a cool, dry place, <15°C.
Vapor Pressure <0.01 mmHg ( 20 °C)
WGK Germany 1

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