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Morflex 1129
Dimethyl isophthalate
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One of the principal uses of Dimethyl Isophthalate is as an intermediate in the synthesis of polyesters. In order to obtain the structural strength needed in fibers and films the polyester must be of high molecular weight. The most efficient route to these high molecular weights is through transesterification of methyl ester with a glycol. A specially purified methyl ester is needed in this application. Isophthalate may be incorporated as the sole acid moiety in polyester fibers and films. However, it is often used in combination with other acid moieties to provide properties not available with the homopolymer.
Molecular Weight: 194
Purity, wt %: 99.5 Minimum
Acidity, as acetic acid, %: 0.01 Maximum
Moisture (K-F). %: 0.10 Maximum
Physical State: White, flaked solid
Flash Point, C.O.C., 'F: 345
Melting Point, 'C 67 - 68
Boiling Point, 'C @ 10 mm Hg: 156
Specific Gravity: 1.1477 @ 85'C (molten)
Vapor Pressure: 93.7 mm Hg @ 208'C
Vapor Density: 6.8
Industrial field additive, paper & pulp additive, plastic, polymer, resin, monomer
Morflex, Inc
Phone (336)292-1781
Fax (336)854-4058
Homepage www.morflex.com
E-mail skennedy@morflex.com
Address 2110 High Point Road Greensboro, NC 27403
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