Bis(2-Hydroxyethyl) terephthalate

Bis(2-Hydroxyethyl) terephthalate
Names

IUPAC name Bis(2-hydroxyethyl) terephthalate
Identifiers
CAS Number	959-26-2
3D model (Jmol)	Interactive image
ChemSpider	13144
ECHA InfoCard	100.012.270
PubChem	13739
InChI InChI=1S/C12H14O6/c13-5-7-17-11(15)9-1-2-10(4-3-9)12(16)18-8-6-14/h1-4,13-14H,5-8H2 Key: QPKOBORKPHRBPS-UHFFFAOYSA-N InChI=1/C12H14O6/c13-5-7-17-11(15)9-1-2-10(4-3-9)12(16)18-8-6-14/h1-4,13-14H,5-8H2 Key: QPKOBORKPHRBPS-UHFFFAOYAN
SMILES O=C(OCCO)c1ccc(C(=O)OCCO)cc1
Properties
Chemical formula	C₁₂H₁₄O₆
Molar mass	254.24 g·mol⁻¹
Appearance	White powder
Density	1.3 (±0.1) g/cm³
Melting point	106 °C
Solubility in water	17.61 g/L
Hazards
Flash point	172.0 (±19.4) °C
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
Infobox references

Bis(2-Hydroxyethyl) terephthalate is an organic compound; it is the ester of ethylene glycol and terephthalic acid. It is an intermediate in the production of poly(ethylene terephthalate).

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