Dimethyl terephthalate

Cat. No.: HY-Y0383 Purity: 99.85%: Data Sheet
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Dimethyl terephthalate is a low toxicity, low volatility industrial chemical widely used in the production of polyester fibers and films.

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Dimethyl terephthalate Chemical Structure

CAS No. : 120-61-6

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Description

Dimethyl terephthalate is a low toxicity, low volatility industrial chemical widely used in the production of polyester fibers and films^[1]^[2].

In Vivo

Dimethyl terephthalate (0.25%, 0.5%, 1.0% in feed, for 95 days) has low toxicity and will not cause organ damage or allergic reactions in male Long Evans rats^[1].

MedChemExpress (MCE) has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.

Molecular Weight

194.19

Formula

C₁₀H₁₀O₄

CAS No.

120-61-6

Appearance

Solid

Color

White to off-white

SMILES

O=C(C1=CC=C(C(OC)=O)C=C1)OC

Shipping

Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere.

Storage

Powder	-20°C	3 years
	4°C	2 years
In solvent	-80°C	6 months
	-20°C	1 month

Solvent & Solubility

In Vitro:

DMSO : 20 mg/mL (102.99 mM; Need ultrasonic; Hygroscopic DMSO has a significant impact on the solubility of product, please use newly opened DMSO)

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Concentration Solvent Mass	1 mg	5 mg	10 mg

1 mM	5.1496 mL	25.7480 mL	51.4960 mL
5 mM	1.0299 mL	5.1496 mL	10.2992 mL
10 mM	0.5150 mL	2.5748 mL	5.1496 mL

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* Please refer to the solubility information to select the appropriate solvent. Once prepared, please aliquot and store the solution to prevent product inactivation from repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Storage method and period of stock solution: -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month. When stored at -80°C, please use it within 6 months. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 1 month.

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Purity & Documentation

Purity: 99.93%

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References

[1]. Krasavage WJ, et al. Dimethyl terephthalate (DMT): acute toxicity, subacute feeding and inhalation studies in male rats. Am Ind Hyg Assoc J. 1973 Oct;34(10):455-62. [Content Brief]

[2]. Wang YP, et al. Degradability of dimethyl terephthalate by Variovorax paradoxus T4 and Sphingomonas yanoikuyae DOS01 isolated from deep-ocean sediments. Ecotoxicology. 2006 Aug;15(6):549-57. [Content Brief]

Complete Stock Solution Preparation Table

Optional Solvent	Concentration Solvent Mass	1 mg	5 mg	10 mg	25 mg

DMSO	1 mM	5.1496 mL	25.7480 mL	51.4960 mL	128.7399 mL
	5 mM	1.0299 mL	5.1496 mL	10.2992 mL	25.7480 mL
	10 mM	0.5150 mL	2.5748 mL	5.1496 mL	12.8740 mL
	15 mM	0.3433 mL	1.7165 mL	3.4331 mL	8.5827 mL
	20 mM	0.2575 mL	1.2874 mL	2.5748 mL	6.4370 mL
	25 mM	0.2060 mL	1.0299 mL	2.0598 mL	5.1496 mL
	30 mM	0.1717 mL	0.8583 mL	1.7165 mL	4.2913 mL
	40 mM	0.1287 mL	0.6437 mL	1.2874 mL	3.2185 mL
	50 mM	0.1030 mL	0.5150 mL	1.0299 mL	2.5748 mL
	60 mM	0.0858 mL	0.4291 mL	0.8583 mL	2.1457 mL
	80 mM	0.0644 mL	0.3218 mL	0.6437 mL	1.6092 mL
	100 mM	0.0515 mL	0.2575 mL	0.5150 mL	1.2874 mL