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Isophthalic acid, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog Number AAA1444530
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121-91-5
C8H6O4
166.132
MFCD00002516
QQVIHTHCMHWDBS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
isophthalic acid, 1,3-benzenedicarboxylic acid, m-phthalic acid, m-benzenedicarboxylic acid, acide isophtalique, kyselina isoftalova, iso-phthalic acid, acide isophtalique french, kyselina isoftalova czech, unii-x35216h9fj
8496
CHEBI:30802
benzene-1,3-dicarboxylic acid
C1=CC(=CC(=C1)C(=O)O)C(=O)O
121-91-5
C8H6O4
166.132
MFCD00002516
QQVIHTHCMHWDBS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
isophthalic acid, 1,3-benzenedicarboxylic acid, m-phthalic acid, m-benzenedicarboxylic acid, acide isophtalique, kyselina isoftalova, iso-phthalic acid, acide isophtalique french, kyselina isoftalova czech, unii-x35216h9fj
8496
CHEBI:30802
benzene-1,3-dicarboxylic acid
C1=CC(=CC(=C1)C(=O)O)C(=O)O

Isophthalic acid is used as an intermediate for high performance unsaturated polyesters, resins for coatings, high solids paints, gel coats and modifier of polyethylene terephthalate for bottles. It acts as precursors for the fire-resistant material nomex as well as used in the preparation of high-performance polymer polybenzimidazole. It is also employed as an input for the production of insulation materials.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Isophthalic acid is used as an intermediate for high performance unsaturated polyesters, resins for coatings, high solids paints, gel coats and modifier of polyethylene terephthalate for bottles. It acts as precursors for the fire-resistant material nomex as well as used in the preparation of high-performance polymer polybenzimidazole. It is also employed as an input for the production of insulation materials.

Solubility
Insoluble in water.

Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents and strong bases.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY
Melting Point 344°C to 348°C (sublimation)
Density 1.54
Quantity 250 g
Beilstein 1909332
Merck Index 14,5197
Solubility Information Insoluble in water.
Formula Weight 166.13
Percent Purity 99%
Chemical Name or Material Isophthalic acid
EINECSNumber 204-506-4
RTECSNumber NT2007000
TSCA Yes
Recommended Storage Ambient temperatures

RUO – Research Use Only

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