Technical Data

162868
CAS Number
959-26-2
Grade
Highly Purified
Molecular Formula
C₁₂H₁₄O₆
Molecular Weight
254.24
EU Commodity Code
38220090
Shipping Temp
RT
Storage Temp
RT/4°C
Bis(2-hydroxyethyl) Terephthalate
1,4-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, bis(2-hydroxyethyl) ester (9CI); Terephthalic acid, bis(2-hydroxyethyl) ester (6CI,8CI); Ethylene glycol, terephthalate (2:1) (8CI); BHET; BHET(J); BHET-N; Bis(2-hydroxyethyl) 1,4-benzenedicarboxylate; Bis(2-hydroxyethyl) terephthalate; Bis(ethylene glycol) Terephthalate; Bis(hydroxyethyl) Terephthalate; Bis(β-hydroxyethyl) Terephthalate; Nisso BHET; Terephthalic Acid Diethylene Glycol ester; Terephthalic Acid Diglycol Ester

Bis(2-hydroxyethyl) Terephthalate is used in the synthesis of branched polyethylene terephthalate.

Synonyms
1,4-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, bis(2-hydroxyethyl) ester (9CI); Terephthalic acid, bis(2-hydroxyethyl) ester (6CI,8CI); Ethylene glycol, terephthalate (2:1) (8CI); BHET; BHET(J); BHET-N; Bis(2-hydroxyethyl) 1,4-benzenedicarboxylate; Bis(2-hydroxyethyl) terephthalate; Bis(ethylene glycol) Terephthalate; Bis(hydroxyethyl) Terephthalate; Bis(β-hydroxyethyl) Terephthalate; Nisso BHET; Terephthalic Acid Diethylene Glycol ester; Terephthalic Acid Diglycol Ester
CAS Number
959-26-2
Molecular Formula
C₁₂H₁₄O₆
Molecular Weight
254.24
Melting Point
106-108°C
Solubility
DMSO (Heated), Methanol (Slightly, Heated)
Appearance
Supplied as a white solid.
Storage and Stability
Store at 4°C under inert atmosphere. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial prior to removing the cap.

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

References
1. Lin, C. et al.: J. App. Polym. Sci., 31, 2483 (1986).|2. Shaik, A. et al.: J. Polym. Sci., Polym. Chem., 39, 3371 (2001).
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