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Dimethyl terephthalate CAS#120-61-6

Dimethyl terephthalate CAS#120-61-6

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Dimethyl terephthalate
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Dimethyl terephthalate, commonly abbreviated DMT, is a solid intermediate used in polyester chemistry. Its thermal processing characteristics and chemical reactivity support the manufacture of polyethylene terephthalate for fibers, films and bottles. Other applications include dioctyl terephthalate, polyester adhesives and engineering plastics, while chemical recycling processes can recover it as a monomer from polyester waste.

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product description

Essential PET Raw Material: A key precursor for polyethylene terephthalate (PET), widely used in the production of plastic bottles, fibers, and films.


High Value in Recycling & Sustainability: Enables efficient PET depolymerization, allowing waste plastics to be recycled back into high-purity DMT monomers.


Excellent Reactivity & Selectivity: Demonstrates high conversion and selectivity in catalytic hydrogenation and other advanced chemical processes.


Stable Physical Properties for Industrial Use: Defined melting point range and thermal stability make it reliable for large-scale chemical manufacturing and processing.


Products Description of Dimethyl Terephthalate CAS#120-61-6

Dimethyl terephthalate (DMT) is a core PET intermediate used in bottles, fibers and films. Key research areas include its hydrogenation to DMCD and copper-catalyzed PET depolymerization for DMT recycling. It is a combustible solid (mp 139–142 °C, fp ~154 °C) and a critical chemical for industrial and sustainable materials applications.


Product Applications of Dimethyl Terephthalate CAS#120-61-6

Dimethyl terephthalate (DMT) is a core industrial intermediate for PET (bottles, fibers, films) and dioctyl terephthalate (DOTP) production. It is also used in polyester adhesives and engineering plastics, and serves as an intermediate in some PET recycling processes due to its volatility.



Product Specifications

Parameters

Melting point140 °C
Boiling point288 °C
density1,29 g/cm3
vapor density1.04 (vs air)
vapor pressure1.15 mm Hg ( 93 °C)
refractive index1.4752
Fp154 °C
storage temp.Store below +30°C.
solubilitywater: slightly soluble0.0493g/L at 20°C
formFlakes or Pellets
pka0[at 20 ℃]
colorWhite
explosive limit0.8-11.8%(V)
Water SolubilityIt is slightly soluble in water but soluble in hot alcohol and ether.
Merck149162
BRN1107185
Stability:Stable. Incompatible with strong acids, strong bases, strong oxidizing agents.
LogP2.25 at 25℃
CAS DataBase Reference120-61-6(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry SystemDimethyl terephthalate (120-61-6)

Safety Information


Risk Statements36/37/38
Safety Statements24/25
RIDADR3256
WGK Germany1
RTECSWZ1225000
Autoignition Temperature520 °C DIN 51794
TSCAYes
HS Code2917 37 00
Hazardous Substances Data120-61-6(Hazardous Substances Data)
ToxicityLD50 orally in Rabbit: 3200 mg/kg


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Mode of Transportation
1. By Air, fast but expensive.
2. By Sea, usual and economy.
3. By Train, suit for middle Asia countries.
4. By Express, suit for small package.
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