2,5-Dihydroxyterephthalic acid diethyl ester
[CAS# 5870-38-2]

Identification

• Name: 2,5-Dihydroxyterephthalic acid diethyl ester
• Molecular Formula: C₁₂H₁₄O₆
• Molecular Weight: 254.24
• CAS Registry Number: 5870-38-2
• EC Number: 227-522-3

Properties

• Solubility: Very slightly soluble (0.36 g/L) (25 ºC), Calc.^*
• Density: 1.303±0.06 g/cm³ (20 ºC 760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Melting point: 133-135 ºC^**

^* Calculated using Advanced Chemistry Development (ACD/Labs) Software V11.02 (©1994-2018 ACD/Labs)

^** Zhang, Xiao-bing; Journal of Molecular Structure 2007, V846(1-3), P55-64.

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319