CAS:1679-64-7 | Mono-Methyl Terephthalate

Products Description

Mono - Methyl Terephthalate, also known as 4-(Methoxycarbonyl)benzoic acid, is an organic compound. It appears as a white crystal. It has a melting point of 220 - 223℃, a boiling point of 331.6℃, a density of about 1.3g/cm³, and a flash point of 136.0℃. It is slightly soluble in water and soluble in organic solvents such as chloroform.

Basic Info

Preparation method

The target product Mono - Methyl Terephthalate can be prepared by hydrolyzing dimethyl terephthalate in a KOH - methanol solution and then acidifying with hydrochloric acid. The product yield is 91.2%.

Uses

As a pharmaceutical intermediate: Mono - Methyl Terephthalate is an important raw material for the synthesis of a variety of drugs. It can be used to construct compounds with specific pharmacological activities, which are then used to treat a variety of diseases.

As a gasoline antiknock agent: As a gasoline antiknock agent, Mono - Methyl Terephthalate can improve the antiknock performance of gasoline. By doing so, it enables gasoline to burn more smoothly in the engine, reducing knocking and enhancing the efficiency and performance of the engine.

Company Profile

Gneechem, located in Henan Province, China, is part of the GNEE Group, with 22 years of experience in foreign trade, specializing in providing high-quality chemical raw materials and professional trading services to customers around the world. We supply basic chemical raw materials, fine chemicals and specialty chemicals for a wide range of industries.We are ISO9001 certified and have been recognized by a number of authoritative qualifications at home and abroad, making us a trusted partner of our customers.

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