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120-61-6

Name DIMETHYL TEREPHTHALATE
CAS 120-61-6
EINECS(EC#) 204-411-8
Molecular Formula C10H10O4
MDL Number MFCD00008440
Molecular Weight 194.18
MOL File 120-61-6.mol

Chemical Properties

Appearance white chunks
Melting point  140 °C
Boiling point  288 °C
density  1,29 g/cm3
vapor density  1.04 (vs air)
vapor pressure  1.15 mm Hg ( 93 °C)
refractive index  1.4752
Fp  154 °C
storage temp.  Store below +30°C.
solubility  water: slightly soluble0.0493g/L at 20°C
form  Flakes or Pellets
pka 0[at 20 ℃]
color  White
Stability: Stable. Incompatible with strong acids, strong bases, strong oxidizing agents.
explosive limit 0.8-11.8%(V)
Water Solubility  It is slightly soluble in water but soluble in hot alcohol and ether.
Merck  14,9162
BRN  1107185
LogP 2.25 at 25℃
CAS DataBase Reference 120-61-6(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System Dimethyl terephthalate (120-61-6)

Safety Data

Risk Statements 
R36/37/38:Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin .
Safety Statements 
S24/25:Avoid contact with skin and eyes .
RIDADR  3256
WGK Germany  1
RTECS  WZ1225000
Autoignition Temperature 520 °C DIN 51794
TSCA  Yes
HS Code  29173700
Safety Profile
Moderately toxic by intraperitoneal route. Mdly toxic by ingestion. An eye irritant. Mutation data reported. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes
Hazardous Substances Data 120-61-6(Hazardous Substances Data)
Toxicity
LD50 orally in Rabbit: 3200 mg/kg

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