Terephthalic Acid

Product details

Terephthalic Acid is a white, crystalline powder and is being produced from para-Xylene. It is an aromatical dicarbon acid and consists of organic chemical compound. Terephthalic acid as powder is used for saturation of polyester, but also used for the production of aromatical polyamids for high-tear-resistants fibers.

CAS-No. 100-21-0
EINECS-No. 200-061-5
Chemical formula: C₈H₆O₄

Synonyms: Benzene-1,4-dicarboxylic acid | p-Phthalic Acid | para-Phthalic acid | TPA | PTA | BDC
Uses/applications: Raw material for production of polyesters for films, Polyethyleneterephthalate (PET), Synthetic resins