Polyethylene terephthalate
USP/1546900 - United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard
Synonym: Poly(ethylene terephthalate)
CAS Number: 25038-59-9
MDL Number: MFCD00084422
Linear Formula: (C10H8O4)n
Product Type: Chemical
| application(s) | pharmaceutical (small molecule) |
| format | neat |
| grade | pharmaceutical primary standard |
| InChI | 1S/C8H6O4.C2H6O2/c9-7(10) |
| InChI key | FYIBGDKNYYMMAG-UHFFFAOYSA |
| manufacturer/tradename | USP |
| SMILES string | OCCO.OC(=O)c1ccc(cc1)C(O) |
| Analysis Note: | These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind. |
| Application: | Used in electrical parts including relay bases and lamp sockets, pump housings, gears, sprockets, chair arms, casters and furniture components. |
| Features and Benefits: | Balance of strength, stiffness and toughness, excellent electrical properties, surface appearance and chemical resistance. |
| General description: | Polyethylene terephthalate is the most commonly used polymer mainly in the manufacture of water bottles. |
| General description: | This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia ![]() |
| Other Notes: | Sales restrictions may apply. |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| UNSPSC | 41116107 |

