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Bis(2-hydroxyethyl) Phthalate
Segment
Chemicals
Main-Family
Functional Organic Products
Sub-Family
Carboxylic Esters
Physical State

Solid

Product
Bis(2-Hydroxyethyl) Terephthalate
Abbreviation
BHET
Names
1,4-Benzenedicarboxylic Acid bis(2-Hydroxyethyl) Ester; Bis(Hydroxyethyl) Terephthalate; Bis(β-Hydroxyethyl) Terephthalate
Link
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bis(2-Hydroxyethyl)_terephthalate

Description

Bis(2-Hydroxyethyl) Terephthalate is an Organic Compound; it is the Ester of Ethylene Glycol and Terephthalic Acid. Together with 2-Hydroxyethyl Terephthalic acid, bis(2-Hydroxyethyl) Terephthalate is an intermediate in the Production of Poly(Ethylene Terephthalate).
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Identifiers
logo CAS Number
959-26-2
logo EC Number
213-497-6
logo ECHA InfoCard
100.012.270
logo IUPAC Name
Bis(2-Hydroxyethyl) Benzene-1,4-dicarboxylate
Chemical Data
Chemical Formula
C12H14O6
Molecular Weight (g/mol)
254.236
Melting Point (°C)
106
Sulfur Content (wt%)
0
Specific Gravity
1.30
Crude Data
API Gravity
-22.65384615384616
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