Resource - Terephthalic acid

Description

Terephthalic acid is an organic compound with formula C6H4(CO2H)2. This white solid is a commodity chemical, used principally as a precursor to the polyester PET, used to make clothing and plastic bottles.

Characteristics

AttributeValue
Edible:false
Type:Chemical
Form:Solid

Made by Manufacturing Process

Used by Manufacturing Process

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