Molekula
2-Aminoterephthalic acid
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2-Aminoterephthalic acid is an aromatic dicarboxylic acid with an amine group, primarily used as a monomer in the synthesis of polyesters, polyamides, and other specialty polymers, and as an amino-functionalised linker in metal-organic frameworks such as IRMOF-3, UiO-66-NH2 and MIL-53-NH2. It serves as a key intermediate in the production of high-performance materials and pharmaceutical intermediates. This chemical has a CAS number of 10312-55-7, with the molecular formula H2NC6H3-1,4-(CO2H)2 and a molecular weight of 181.15 g/mol. It is safely stored at ambient conditions and carries a signal word of Warning per GHS classification. Molekula supplies 2-Aminoterephthalic acid from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Yellow powder |
| Purity | ≥ 98% |
| Water (KF) | ≤ 0.5 |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 90029591 |
| CAS Number | 10312-55-7 |
| IUPAC Name | 2-aminoterephthalic acid |
| Molecular Formula | H2NC6H3-1,4-(CO2H)2 |
| Molecular Weight | 181.15 |
| Exact Mass | 181.0375 |
| SMILES | C1=CC(=C(C=C1C(=O)O)N)C(=O)O |
| InChIKey | GPNNOCMCNFXRAO-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C8H7NO4/c9-6-3-4(7(10)11)1-2-5(6)8(12)13/h1-3H,9H2,(H,10,11)(H,12,13) |
| PubChem CID | 2724822 |
| REACH Code | Y110 |
| HTS Code | 29224926 |
| Tariff Code | 2922498590 |
Safety & GHS
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Health Hazard
GHS07
Hazard statements
- H315 Causes skin irritation
- H319 Causes serious eye irritation
- H335 May cause respiratory irritation
Precautionary statements
- P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P302+352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with soap and water
- P304+340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing
- P305+351+338 IF IN EYES: Rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
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Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
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Synonyms
- 1,4-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, 2-amino-
- 2-Amino-1,4-benzenedicarboxylic acid
- 2-aminobenzene-1,4-dicarboxylic acid
- 2-Aminoterephtalic acid
- 2-aminoterephthalic
- 4-carboxyanthranilic acid
- AMINOTEREPHTALIC ACID
- AMINOTEREPHTHALIc acid
- Dimethyl 5-bromo terephthalate
- Oprea1_602656
Frequently asked questions
What is 2-Aminoterephthalic acid commonly used for?
It is primarily used as an intermediate in the production of polyesters, polyamides, and dyes, and as an amino-functionalised linker in metal-organic frameworks such as IRMOF-3, UiO-66-NH2 and MIL-53-NH2.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of 2-Aminoterephthalic acid?
The chemical formula is H2NC6H3-1,4-(CO2H)2, and the molecular weight is 181.15 g/mol.
How should 2-Aminoterephthalic acid be stored?
Store in a tightly sealed container at ambient temperature, away from moisture and direct sunlight.
What purity grades are available for 2-Aminoterephthalic acid?
We supply it in technical grade (98%+ purity) and pharmaceutical/analytical grade (99%+ purity) upon request.
Can Molekula supply 2-Aminoterephthalic acid in bulk quantities?
Yes, we offer bulk packaging options (25 kg drums, 50 kg bags, or custom quantities) for industrial and commercial buyers.
What documentation is provided with an order of 2-Aminoterephthalic acid?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA), Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), and batch-specific documentation for traceability.
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