Product Description: Terephthalic acid (Standard) is the analytical standard of Terephthalic acid. This product is intended for research and analytical applications. Terephthalic acid is one isomer of the three phthalic, a precursor to the polyester PET, used to make clothing and plastic bottles.
Formula: C8H6O4
References: [1]Heck HD, et al. The induction of bladder stones by terephthalic acid, dimethyl terephthalate, and melamine (2,4,6-triamino-s-triazine) and its relevance to risk assessment. Regul Toxicol Pharmacol. 1985 Sep;5(3):294-313.
CAS Number: 100-21-0
Molecular Weight: 166.13
Research Area: Others
Solubility: 10 mM in DMSO/DMSO : 20 mg/mL (ultrasonic)
Target: Endogenous Metabolite