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Isophthalic acid

Isophthalic acid Structure
CAS No.
121-91-5
Chemical Name:
Isophthalic acid
Synonyms
1,3-BENZENEDICARBOXYLIC ACID;Isophthalic;isophthalate;M-PHTHALIC ACID;1,3-phthalicacid;1,3-dicarboxybenzene;IPA)Isophthalic;sophthalic acid;ISOPHTHALIC ACID;META-PHTHALICACID
CBNumber:
CB3262667
Molecular Formula:
C8H6O4
Molecular Weight:
166.13
MOL File:
121-91-5.mol
MSDS File:
SDS
Modify Date:
2024/8/14 18:30:21

Isophthalic acid Properties

Melting point 341-343 °C (lit.)
Boiling point 214.32°C (rough estimate)
Density 1,54 g/cm3
vapor pressure 0Pa at 25℃
refractive index 1.5100 (estimate)
storage temp. Sealed in dry,Room Temperature
solubility 0.12g/l
pka 3.54(at 25℃)
form Crystalline Powder
color White to off-white
PH 3.33(1 mM solution);2.76(10 mM solution);2.24(100 mM solution)
Water Solubility 0.01 g/100 mL (25 ºC)
Merck 14,5197
BRN 1909332
Dielectric constant 1.4(Ambient)
Stability Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong bases.
InChIKey QQVIHTHCMHWDBS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
LogP 1.66 at 25℃
CAS DataBase Reference 121-91-5(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference 1,3-Benzenedicarboxylic acid(121-91-5)
EPA Substance Registry System Isophthalic acid (121-91-5)

SAFETY

Risk and Safety Statements

Symbol(GHS) 
GHS07
Signal word  Warning
Hazard statements  H315-H319-H335
Precautionary statements  P261-P305+P351+P338
Hazard Codes  Xi
Risk Statements  36/37/38
Safety Statements  24/25-36-26
WGK Germany  2
RTECS  NT2007000
Autoignition Temperature 1198 °F
TSCA  Yes
HS Code  29173980
NFPA 704
0
0 0

Isophthalic acid price More Price(8)

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Sigma-Aldrich(India) I19209 Isophthalic acid 99% 121-91-5 500G ₹2089.23 2022-06-14 Buy
Sigma-Aldrich(India) I19209 Isophthalic acid 99% 121-91-5 2KG ₹2219.13 2022-06-14 Buy
Sigma-Aldrich(India) 42304 Isophthalic acid analytical standard 121-91-5 50MG ₹6365.1 2022-06-14 Buy
TCI Chemicals (India) I0155 Isophthalic Acid min. 99.0 % 121-91-5 25G ₹1500 2022-05-26 Buy
TCI Chemicals (India) I0155 Isophthalic Acid min. 99.0 % 121-91-5 500G ₹1800 2022-05-26 Buy
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I19209 500G ₹2089.23 Buy
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I0155 500G ₹1800 Buy

Isophthalic acid Chemical Properties,Uses,Production

Description

Isophthalic acid is an organic compound with the formula C6H4(CO2H)2. This colourless solid is an isomer of phthalic acid and terephthalic acid. These aromatic dicarboxylic acids are used as precursors (in form of acyl chlorides) to commercially important polymers, e.g. the fire-resistant material Nomex. Mixed with terephthalic acid, iso phthalic acid is used in the production of resins for drink bottles. The high-performance polymer poly benzimidazole is produced from iso phthalic acid.

Chemical Properties

Isophthalic acid is a white crystalline powder or needle-like crystals and it’s an isomer of phthalic acid and terephthalic acid.It is insoluble in cold water but soluble in oxygenated solvents and alcohol. It is combustible and finely dispersed particles will form explosive mixtures in air.
Isophthalic acid
Isophthalic Acid (PIA) is mainly used in the production of bottle PET, also used in the production of alkyd resin, polyester resin, also used in the production of photosensitive materials, pharmaceutical intermediates and so on.
One of the largest applications for PIA is in unsaturated polyester resins for high-quality gel coats. The hardness, stain and detergent resistance characteristics of PIA are ideal for polyester solid-surface countertops that are an inexpensive alternative to acrylics.

Uses

Purified Isophthalic Acid (PIA) is mainly used as intermediate for high performance UPR, resins for coatings, high solids paints, gel coats, modifier of PET for bottles. Product Data Sheet

Definition

ChEBI: A benzenedicarboxylic acid that is benzene substituted by carboxy groups at position 1 and 3. One of three possible isomers of benzenedicarboxylic acid, the others being phthalic and terephthalic acids.

Preparation

Iso phthalic acid is produced on the billion kilogram per year scale by oxidizing meta-xylene using oxygen . The process employs a cobalt-manganese catalyst. In the laboratory, chromic acid can be used as the oxidant. It also arises by fusing potassium meta-sulpho benzoate , or meta - brom benzoate with potassium formate (terephthalic acid is also formed in the last case).
The barium salt (as its hexa hydrate) is very soluble (a distinction between phthalic and terephthalic acids). Uvitic acid, 5- methylisophthalic acid, is obtained by oxidizing mesitylene or by condensing pyroracemic acid with baryta water.

General Description

White solid with a slight unpleasant odor. Sinks in water.

Air & Water Reactions

Dust forms explosive mixture in air [USCG, 1999].

Health Hazard

May cause slight to moderate irritation of eyes, skin, and mucous membranes on prolonged contact. Ingestion may cause gastrointestinal irritation.

Fire Hazard

Behavior in Fire: Dust forms explosive mixture in air.

Purification Methods

Crystallise the acid from aqueous EtOH. [Beilstein 9 IV 3292.]

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