5-Methylisophthalic acid

Ref. 3D-FM140229

Product Information

• Name: 5-Methylisophthalic acid
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 5-Methylisophthalic acid is a white powder that is soluble in water and has an average molecular weight of 194.16 g/mol. 5-Methylisophthalic acid is an organic compound that can be classified as a carboxylate with a coordination complex. It also has some fluorescence properties, which have been shown to be due to the presence of hydroxyl groups on the benzene ring. 5-Methylisophthalic acid has been observed to form hydrogen bonds with other molecules, such as proteins and water, through its oxygen atoms. It can also bind to serine proteases and glutamate dehydrogenase through its carboxylate group. The FTIR spectrum of this substance shows a broad absorption band at around 3000 cm-1, which corresponds to the vibration of hydroxide ion (OH).; 5-Methylisophthalic acid is used in industry for the production of polymers and plastics, specifically polyester

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 180.16 g/mol
• Formula: C₉H₈O₄
• Purity: Min. 95%
• InChI: InChI=1S/C9H8O4/c1-5-2-6(8(10)11)4-7(3-5)9(12)13/h2-4H,1H3,(H,10,11)(H,12,13)
• InChI key: InChIKey=PMZBHPUNQNKBOA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: Cc1cc(C(=O)O)cc(C(=O)O)c1