Terephthalic-d4 Acid

• CAT Number: R021063
• CAS Number: 60088-54-2
• Molecular Formula: C8H6O4
• Molecular Weight: 170.156
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 1,4-Benzenedicarboxylic-d4 Acid; 1,4-Dicarboxybenzene-d4; 4-Carboxybenzoic-d4 Acid; Amoco TA 33-d4; NSC 36973-d4; QTA-d4; S-LOP-d4; TA 33LP-d4; TPA-d4; WR 16262-d4; p-Benzenedicarboxylic-d4 Acid; p-Carboxybenzoic-d4 Acid; p-Dicarboxybenzene-d4; p-Pht
• Storage: -80°C
• IUPAC Name: 2,3,5,6-tetradeuterioterephthalic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H6O4/c9-7(10)5-1-2-6(4-3-5)8(11)12/h1-4H,(H,9,10)(H,11,12)/i1D,2D,3D,4D
• InChIKey: KKEYFWRCBNTPAC-RHQRLBAQSA-N
• SMILES: [2H]C1=C(C(=C(C(=C1C(=O)O)[2H])[2H])C(=O)O)[2H]

Terephthalic-d4 Acid is a deuterated form of terephthalic acid, featuring four deuterium atoms incorporated into its aromatic ring. This high-purity isotopically labeled compound is essential for research in polymer chemistry, materials science, and organic synthesis. Terephthalic-d4 Acid is particularly valuable for studying the polymerization processes and reaction mechanisms involved in the production of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and other polyesters. The deuterium labeling allows for precise tracking and quantification in analytical techniques such as NMR spectroscopy and mass spectrometry, providing enhanced accuracy in the analysis of polymer degradation, environmental fate, and chemical reactions involving terephthalic acid. This compound is a critical tool for researchers focused on the development of new materials, the study of polymer behavior, and the exploration of isotopic effects in chemical processes, offering reliable and consistent results in various experimental applications.