Bis(2-hydroxyethyl) Terephthalate (ab254463)
Key features and details
- Ester of ethylene glycol and terephthalic acid
- CAS Number: 959-26-2
Soluble in DMSO (heated).
- Form / State: Solid
- Source: Synthetic
Overview
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Product name
Bis(2-hydroxyethyl) Terephthalate -
Description
Ester of ethylene glycol and terephthalic acid -
Alternative names
- 1,4-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, bis(2-hydroxyethyl) ester (9CI)
- BHET
- BHET(J)
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Biological description
Ester of ethylene glycol and terephthalic acid. Used in the synthesis of branched polyethylene terephthalate.
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Purity
97% -
General notes
Store under inert atmosphere.
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CAS Number
959-26-2 -
Chemical structure
Properties
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Chemical name
bis(2-hydroxyethyl) benzene-1,4-dicarboxylate
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Molecular weight
254.24 -
Molecular formula
C12H14O6 -
PubChem identifier
13739 -
Storage instructions
Shipped at Room Temperature. Store at Room Temperature. -
Solubility overview
Soluble in DMSO (heated).
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Handling
Refer to SDS for further information.
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SMILES
C1=CC(=CC=C1C(=O)OCCO)C(=O)OCCO -
Source
Synthetic
