Technical Data

021372
CAS Number
100-21-0
Grade
Highly Purified
MDL Number
MFCD00002558
Molecular Formula
C8H6O4
Molecular Weight
166.13
EU Commodity Code
38220090
Shipping Temp
RT
Storage Temp
RT
Terephthalic Acid
1,4-Benzenedicarboxylic Acid; 1,4-Dicarboxybenzene; 4-Carboxybenzoic Acid; Amoco TA 33; NSC 36973; QTA; S-LOP; TA 33LP; TPA; WR 16262; p-Benzenedicarboxylic Acid; p-Carboxybenzoic Acid; p-Dicarboxybenzene; p-Phthalic Acid

Terephthalic acid is a benzenepolycarboxylic acid with potential anti-hemorrhagic properties.

Synonyms
1,4-Benzenedicarboxylic Acid; 1,4-Dicarboxybenzene; 4-Carboxybenzoic Acid; Amoco TA 33; NSC 36973; QTA; S-LOP; TA 33LP; TPA; WR 16262; p-Benzenedicarboxylic Acid; p-Carboxybenzoic Acid; p-Dicarboxybenzene; p-Phthalic Acid
CAS No
100-21-0
Molecular Formula
C8H6O4
Molecular Weight
166.13
Appearance
White to off-white powder
Purity
≥99%
Melting Point
402°C(dec.)
Solubility
NaOH: 1mol/L; DMF Insoluble in Ether, Chloroform, Ethanol
Storage and Stability
May be stored at RT.

Intended for research use only. Not for use in human, therapeutic, or diagnostic applications.

References
Veronese, E., et al.: Phytomedicine, 12, 123 (2005), Panfoli, I., et al.: Toxins, 2, 417 (2010), Aung, H., et al.: Bioorg. Med. Chem., 19, 2392 (2011),
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