CAS 100-21-0

Purified terephthalic acid

Main monomer for PET bottle resin, polyester fibre and film

Overview

Purified terephthalic acid is part of SAC’s Chemical Intermediates range, in Anhydrides & Acids. It is supplied as a Powder.

Main monomer for PET bottle resin, polyester fibre and film

Chemical Intermediates · Anhydrides & Acids

Technical information

CAS number100-21-0
EC number202-830-0
Molecular formula C 8 H 6 O 4
Molecular weight166.13 g/mol
HS heading2917
Physical formPowder

Applications and documentation

Used in

  • Packaging & Film
  • Chemical Intermediates
  • Textiles & Leather

Industries

Synonyms

  • PTA
  • TEREPHTHALIC ACID
  • p-Phthalic acid
  • 1,4-Benzenedicarboxylic acid
  • benzene-1,4-dicarboxylic acid
  • p-Dicarboxybenzene
  • 1,4-dicarboxybenzene
  • Acide terephtalique
  • p-Benzenedicarboxylic acid
  • p-Carboxybenzoic acid
  • Tephthol
  • para-Phthalic acid

SDS and TDS are available on request.

Common questions

What applications is this product used for?

Main monomer for PET bottle resin, polyester fibre and film

Which grades or packaging options can SAC source?

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Can I request an SDS or TDS?

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