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dimethyl terephthalate
1,4-benzenedicarboxylic acid, 1,4-dimethyl ester

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CAS Number: 120-61-6Picture of molecule3D/inchi
Other(deleted CASRN):202644-54-0
ECHA EINECS - REACH Pre-Reg:204-411-8
FDA UNII: IKZ2470UNV
Nikkaji Web:J2.003F
Beilstein Number:1107185
MDL:MFCD00008440
XlogP3-AA:2.20 (est)
Molecular Weight:194.18650000
Formula:C10 H10 O4
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Category:indirect food additives: adhesives and components of coatings
 
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DG SANTE Food Contact Materials:terephthalic acid, dimethyl ester
FDA Mainterm (IAUFC):120-61-6 ; DIMETHYL TEREPHTHALATE
 
Physical Properties:
Appearance:white solid (est)
Assay: 95.00 to 100.00
Food Chemicals Codex Listed: No
Soluble in:
 water, 19 mg/L @ 25 °C (exp)
 
Organoleptic Properties:
Odor and/or flavor descriptions from others (if found).
 
Cosmetic Information:
None found
 
Suppliers:
BOC Sciences
For experimental / research use only.
Dimethyl terephthalate
Connect Chemicals
Dimethyl terephthalate (DMT)
Odor: characteristic
Use: Dimethyl terephthalate (DMT) is a sensitizer for direct thermal paper. DMT is suitable for use as a sensitizer in most thermal paper grades
Eastman Chemical
Dimethyl Terephthalate
Odor: characteristic
Use: Eastman™ Dimethyl Terephthalate (DMT) is primarily used in the manufacture of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) for fiber, film, container plastics, and specialty plastics applications.
EMD Millipore
For experimental / research use only.
Dimethyl Terephthalate
Sigma-Aldrich: Aldrich
For experimental / research use only.
Dimethyl Terephthalate ReagentPlus®, ≥99%
TCI AMERICA
For experimental / research use only.
Dimethyl Terephthalate >99.0%(GC)
 
Safety Information:
Preferred SDS: View
 
Hazards identification
 
Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)
None found.
GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements
 
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Hazard statement(s)
None found.
Precautionary statement(s)
None found.
Oral/Parenteral Toxicity:
intraperitoneal-rat LD50 3900 mg/kg
BEHAVIORAL: MUSCLE WEAKNESS
American Industrial Hygiene Association Journal. Vol. 34, Pg. 455, 1973.

oral-rat LD50 > 3200 mg/kg
"Industrial Hygiene and Toxicology," 2nd ed., Patty, F.A., ed., New York, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 1958-63Vol. 2, Pg. 1906, 1963.

Dermal Toxicity:
skin-guinea pig LD50 > 5000 mg/kg
"Industrial Hygiene and Toxicology," 2nd ed., Patty, F.A., ed., New York, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 1958-63Vol. 2, Pg. 1906, 1963.

Inhalation Toxicity:
Not determined
 
Safety in Use Information:
Category:
indirect food additives: adhesives and components of coatings
Recommendation for dimethyl terephthalate usage levels up to:
 not for fragrance use.
 
Recommendation for dimethyl terephthalate flavor usage levels up to:
 not for flavor use.
 
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EPA Substance Registry Services (TSCA):120-61-6
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Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :8441
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data
WGK Germany:1
dimethyl benzene-1,4-dicarboxylate
Chemidplus:0000120616
EPA/NOAA CAMEO:hazardous materials
RTECS:120-61-6
 
References:
 dimethyl benzene-1,4-dicarboxylate
NIST Chemistry WebBook:Search Inchi
Canada Domestic Sub. List:120-61-6
Pubchem (cid):8441
Pubchem (sid):134975202
 
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Export Tariff Code:2917.37.0000
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Potential Blenders and core components note
None Found
 
Potential Uses:
None Found
 
Occurrence (nature, food, other):note
 not found in nature
 
Synonyms:
1,4-benzenedicarboxylic acid, 1,4-dimethyl ester
 dimethyl 4-phthalate
 dimethyl benzene-1,4-dicarboxylate
 methyl 4-carbomethoxybenzoate
 methyl p-(methoxycarbonyl)benzoate
 terephthalic acid, dimethyl ester
 
 
Notes:
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