Dimethyl terephthalate, 98%

Name: Dimethyl terephthalate, 98%
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-008767

About Dimethyl terephthalate, 98%

Listed under CAS 120-61-6, Dimethyl terephthalate is an ester available from Vaqora Chemicals with a typical assay of ≥99%. Its molecular formula is C10H10O4 and its molecular weight is 194.18 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is dimethyl benzene-1,4-dicarboxylate. Common synonyms include Dimethyl p-phthalate and 1,4-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, dimethyl ester.

It is supplied as a white chunks to solid. Literature values give a melting point of 139-144 °C. Solubility: practically insoluble (water). Keep the container tightly sealed and store it in a cool, dry area. Under GHS it is labelled “Warning”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

Typical applications include organic synthesis and polymer and resin production. It is used across pharmaceutical manufacturing, academic and industrial research and polymers and plastics.

Standard pack sizes are 100 g, 500 g, 5 kg and 25 kg, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide.

Typical applications

Organic synthesis
Polymer & resin production

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Dimethyl terephthalate, 98%
Catalogue No.	VQ-008767
CAS Number	120-61-6
IUPAC name	dimethyl benzene-1,4-dicarboxylate
Molecular formula	C₁₀H₁₀O₄
Molecular weight	194.18 g/mol
Exact mass	194.0579
Purity / assay	≥99%
HSN code	29215130
InChIKey	WOZVHXUHUFLZGK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	COC(=O)C1=CC=C(C=C1)C(=O)OC
PubChem CID	8441

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
Appearance	White chunks to solid
Melting point	139-144 °C
Solubility	Practically insoluble (water)
LogP (XLogP3)	2.2
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 4
TPSA	52.6 Å²
Synonyms	Dimethyl p-phthalate, 1,4-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, dimethyl ester, Dimethyl 4-phthalate, Terephthalic Acid Dimethyl Ester, Di-Me terephthalate, Dimethyl 1,4-benzenedicarboxylate, Dimethyl p-benzenedicarboxylate, Terephthalic acid, dimethyl ester, Methyl 4-carbomethoxybenzoate, Methyl p-(methoxycarbonyl)benzoate, dimethylterephthalate, Dimethylester kyseliny tereftalove

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H317May cause an allergic skin reaction

Precautionary statements: P261, P272, P280, P302 + P352, P321, P333 + P317, P362 + P364, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Dimethyl terephthalate, 98%?

The CAS Registry Number of Dimethyl terephthalate, 98% is 120-61-6. It is also known as Dimethyl p-phthalate, 1,4-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, dimethyl ester, Dimethyl 4-phthalate.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Dimethyl terephthalate, 98%?

Dimethyl terephthalate, 98% has the molecular formula C10H10O4 and a molecular weight of 194.18 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is dimethyl benzene-1,4-dicarboxylate.

Which grade and pack sizes of Dimethyl terephthalate, 98% can I order?

We supply Dimethyl terephthalate, 98% in (≥99%) grade, in 100 g, 500 g, 5 kg, 25 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Dimethyl terephthalate, 98%?

Yes. Every lot of Dimethyl terephthalate, 98% is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Dimethyl terephthalate, 98% be shipped internationally?

Yes. Dimethyl terephthalate, 98% is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.