Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of 2-Methylterephthalic acid (CAS: 5156-01-4)?
Answer
2-Methylterephthalic acid is primarily used in the production of polyesters for textiles and engineering plastics. It also finds applications in the synthesis of dyes, pharmaceuticals, and as a intermediate in the preparation of other organic compounds.
About
CAS No
5156-01-4
English Name
2-Methylterephthalic acid
Molecular Formula
C9H8O4
Molecular Weight
180.15899999999996 g/mol
SMILES
O=C(O)C1=CC=C(C(O)=O)C=C1C
InChIKey
UFMBOFGKHIXOTA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-16 16:48
