Hydrogen methyl terephthalate
Agent Name
Hydrogen methyl terephthalate
CAS Number
1679-64-7
Formula
C9-H8-O4
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
Methyl terephthalate; 1,4-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, monomethyl ester; 4-(Carbomethoxy)benzoic acid; 4-Methoxycarbonylbenzoic acid; Methyl hydrogen terephthalate; Monomethyl terephthalate; Terephthalic acid, monomethyl ester; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Other Aromatic Compounds
Description
Solid; [HSDB] Faintly beige powder; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used to make thermoplastic polyester elastomers; [HSDB]
Comments
An irritant; [MSDSonline] See "Dimethyl terephthalate."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.000184 mm Hg
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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