Friday, February 24, 2012

What is Dimethyl Isophthalate?

Dimethyl Isophthalate
Synonyms Dimethyl 1,3-benzenedicarboxylate; Isophthalic acid dimethyl ester
Molecular Formula C10H10O4
Molecular Weight 194.19
CAS Registry Number 1459-93-4
Density 1.1477
Melting point 66-69 ºC
Boiling point 124 ºC (12 mmHg)
Flash point 138 ºC
Water solubility Insoluble
Dimethyl Isophthalate occurs as white to off-white flakes or crystalline powder with its melting point 64-68 °C(lit.) and boiling point 124 °C (12.0016 mmHg) .It is insoluble in water.Dimethyl Isophthalate is used in the production of high molecular weight polyester elastomers.Its purity is not less than 99.0%(GC).It's the grade of EP.The specification is 25G or 500G.
APPLICATIONS
Dimethyl Isophthalate is used in the production of high molecular weight polyester elastomers. Dimethyl Isophthalate strengthen the molecular structure so that finished fibers have the average molecular weight of 20,000 - 30,000. It is used as a modifier of engineering plastics.
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