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Name |
Mono-Methyl terephthalate |
EINECS | 216-849-7 |
CAS No. | 1679-64-7 | Density | 1.288 g/cm3 |
PSA | 63.60000 | LogP | 1.17140 |
Solubility | Slightly soluble in water. Also soluble in methanol, benzene and ether. | Melting Point |
220-223 °C(lit.) |
Formula | C9H8O4 | Boiling Point | 331.6 °C at 760 mmHg |
Molecular Weight | 180.16 | Flash Point | 136 °C |
Transport Information | N/A | Appearance | white to off-white powder |
Safety | 26-37/39 | Risk Codes | 36/37/38 |
Molecular Structure | Hazard Symbols | Xi | |
Synonyms |
1,4-Benzenedicarboxylic acid monomethyl ester;MMT; |
Article Data | 146 |
The Molecular Structure of Mono-Methyl terephthalate (CAS NO.1679-64-7):
Empirical Formula: C9H8O4
Molecular Weight: 180.1574
Nominal Mass: 180 Da
Average Mass: 180.1574 Da
Monoisotopic Mass: 180.042259 Da
Index of Refraction: 1.556
Molar Refractivity: 44.95 cm3
Molar Volume: 139.8 cm3
Surface Tension: 51.2 dyne/cm
Density: 1.288 g/cm3
Flash Point: 136 °C
Enthalpy of Vaporization: 60.62 kJ/mol
Boiling Point: 331.6 °C at 760 mmHg
Vapour Pressure: 6.13E-05 mmHg at 25°C
IUPAC Name: 4-methoxycarbonylbenzoic acid
Appearance: white to off-white powder
Product Categories: Aromatic Esters;Phthalic Acids, Esters and Derivatives;Carboxylic Acids;Phenyls & Phenyl-Het;Heterocyclic Compounds;Carboxylic Acids;Phenyls & Phenyl-Het;C8 to C9;Carbonyl Compounds;Esters
Synonyms: (4-Carboxyphenyl)-aceticaci ; 4-(Carbomethoxy)benzoicacid ; Hydrogen methyl terephthalate ; Hydrogenmethylterephthalate ; Mono-methylterephthlate ; P-carboxy-alpha-toluicacid ; Terephthaltcacidmonomethylaester
Mono-Methyl terephthalate (CAS NO.1679-64-7) is used as pharmaceutical intermediates, gasoline antiknock.
Acute toxicity
Quantitative data on the toxicity of mono-Methyl terephthalate are not available.
Further toxicological information
Hazardous properties cannot be excluded.
Further data
Mono-Methyl terephthalate (CAS NO.1679-64-7) should be handled with the care usual when dealing with chemicals.
Hazard Codes: Xi
Risk Statements: 36/37/38
R36/37/38: Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin
Safety Statements: 26-36-37/39
S26: In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice
S36: Wear suitable protective clothing
S37/39: Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection
WGK Germany: 3
HazardClass: IRRITANT
HS Code: 29173980
Assay of mono-Methyl terephthalate: 97%