Diethyl terephthalate
Diethyl terephthalate (Terephthalic acid) is a monomer in the synthesis of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) material. Diethyl terephthalate is usually used as a substrate for isolating PET-degrading strains[1].
Product Specifications
CAS Number
636-09-9
Product Name Alternative
Terephthalic acid, diethyl ester
UNSPSC
12352005
Hazard Statement
H315, H319, H335
Target
Endogenous Metabolite
Type
Reference compound
Related Pathways
Metabolic Enzyme/Protease
Applications
Metabolism-protein/nucleotide metabolism
Field of Research
Others
Assay Protocol
https://www.medchemexpress.com/diethyl-terephthalate.html
Purity
99.88
Smiles
O=C(C1=CC=C(C(OCC)=O)C=C1)OCC
Molecular Formula
C12H14O4
Molecular Weight
222.24
Precautions
H315, H319, H335
References & Citations
[1]J Liu, et al. Biodegradation of diethyl terephthalate and polyethylene terephthalate by a novel identified degrader Delftia sp. WL-3 and its proposed metabolic pathway. Lett Appl Microbiol. 2018 Sep;67 (3) :254-261.
Shipping Conditions
Room Temperature
Storage Conditions
Store at room temperature 3 years
Scientific Category
Reference compound1
Clinical Information
No Development Reported
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