Diphenyl terephthalate

Agent Name
Diphenyl terephthalate
CAS Number
1539-04-4
Formula
C20-H14-O4
Major Category
Plastics & Rubber
Diphenyl terephthalate formula graphical representation
Synonyms
1,4-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, 1,4-diphenyl ester; 1,4-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, diphenyl ester; Terephthalic acid, diphenyl ester (8CI); [ChemIDplus]
Category
Other Plasticizers
Description
White odorless powder; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Comments
An oxidizer that may cause fire on contact with combustible materials; An irritant; Targets the nerves and lungs; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See "Bis(2-ethylhexyl) terephthalate."
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