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Preferred IUPAC name
4-[(2-Hydroxyethoxy)carbonyl]benzoic acid | |
Other names
1,4-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, 1-(2-hydroxyethyl) ester
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Properties | |
C10H10O5 | |
Molar mass | 210.185 g·mol−1 |
Appearance | White solid |
Melting point | 183–186 °C (361–367 °F; 456–459 K) |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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2-Hydroxyethyl terephthalic acid is an organic compound with the formula HOC2H4O2CC6H4CO2H. It is the monoester of terephthalic acid and ethylene glycol. The compound is a precursor to poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET), a polymer that is produced on a large scale industrially.[1] 2-Hydroxyethyl terephthalic acid is a colorless solid that is soluble in water and polar organic solvents. Near neutral pH, 2-hydroxyethyl terephthalic acid converts to 2-hydroxyethyl terephthalate, HOC2H4O2CC6H4CO2−.