Terephthalic acid (Standard)

Terephthalic acid (Standard) is the analytical standard of Terephthalic acid. This product is intended for research and analytical applications. Terephthalic acid is an isomer and a precursor of polyester PET, which can be used to make clothing and plastics. Terephthalic acid can be used to build skin tumor models[1].

Product Specifications

CAS Number

[100-21-0]

UNSPSC

12352005

Hazard Statement

H302, H315, H319, H335

Target

Biochemical Assay Reagents; Reference Standards

Type

Reference Standards

Related Pathways

Others

Field of Research

Cancer

Assay Protocol

https://www.medchemexpress.com/terephthalic-acid-standard.html

Purity

99.97

Solubility

10 mM in DMSO

Smiles

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

Molecular Formula

C8H6O4

Molecular Weight

166.13

Precautions

H302, H315, H319, H335

References & Citations

[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.