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AA00003

100-21-0 | Terephthalic acid

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Description
Catalog Number: AA00003
Chemical Name: Terephthalic acid
CAS Number: 100-21-0
Molecular Formula: C8H6O4
Molecular Weight: 166.1308
MDL Number: MFCD00002558
SMILES: OC(=O)c1ccc(cc1)C(=O)O
NSC Number: 36973

 

Computed Properties
Complexity: 169  
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count: 1  
Heavy Atom Count: 12  
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count: 4  
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count: 2  
Rotatable Bond Count: 2  
XLogP3: 2  

 

 

Upstream Synthesis Route
  • Terephthalic acid, also known as benzene-1,4-dicarboxylic acid, is a key building block in chemical synthesis with a wide range of applications. In the realm of organic chemistry, terephthalic acid serves as a crucial intermediate for the production of various polymers, particularly polyethylene terephthalate (PET). PET is commonly used in the manufacturing of fibers for textiles, plastic bottles, and packaging materials.In addition to its role in polymer synthesis, terephthalic acid is utilized in the production of specialty chemicals such as pharmaceuticals, dyes, and fragrances. It serves as a starting material for the synthesis of various organic compounds due to its versatile reactivity and ability to form esters, amides, and other functional groups.Furthermore, terephthalic acid plays a significant role in the development of coordination polymers and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) due to its ability to coordinate with metal ions and form supramolecular structures. These materials have applications in gas storage, catalysis, and separation processes.Overall, terephthalic acid is a versatile compound that finds wide-ranging applications in chemical synthesis, contributing to the production of polymers, specialty chemicals, and advanced materials.
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