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Terephthalaldehyde, 98%
Description
Terephthalaldehyde is used as an intermediate for the preparation of dyes and fluorescent whitening agents. It is used in the synthesis of polyimines by reacting with aliphatic diamines. It is used as a precursor for the preparation of paramagnetic microporous polymeric organic frameworks (POFs) through copolymerization with pyrrole, indole, and carbazole.
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Terephthalaldehyde is used as an intermediate for the preparation of dyes and fluorescent whitening agents. It is used in the synthesis of polyimines by reacting with aliphatic diamines. It is used as a precursor for the preparation of paramagnetic microporous polymeric organic frameworks (POFs) through copolymerization with pyrrole, indole, and carbazole.
Solubility
Soluble in hot water, alcohol and ether.
Notes
Air sensitive. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents and strong bases.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | 114°C to 117°C |
| Density | 1.06 |
| Boiling Point | 245°C |
| Flash Point | 76°C (168°F) |
| Quantity | 500 g |
| Beilstein | 385863 |
| Sensitivity | Air Sensitive |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in hot water,alcohol and ether. |
| Formula Weight | 134.14 |
| Percent Purity | ≥98% |
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