Iso phthalic Acid
Isophthalic acid is an organic compound with the Chemical formula C6H4(CO2H)2. This colourless solid is an isomer of phthalic acid and terephthalic acid. These aromatic dicarboxylic acids are used as precursors to commercially important polymers, e.g. the fire-resistant material Nomex. Mixed with terephthalic acid, isophthalic acid is used in the production of resins for drink bottles.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C8H6O4 |
| Molecular Weight | 166.13 |
| CAS Number | White crystalline solid |
| Puirty (%) | 99.5 min |
| Content of m-toluic acid (%) | 0.2 max |
| Ash (%) | 0.1 max |
| Moisture (%) | 0.1 max |
| Industry | Application |
|---|---|
| Resin | In Manufacture of UP resins and ketonic resins |
| Rubber | In Manufacture of PS and rubber |
| Process and Manufacturing | In Manufacture of isophthalates In Manufacture of isophthalic acid derivatives such as nitro and aminoisophthalic acid |
