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Terephthalic and Isophthalic Acid Overview by Nithya Sethuganapathy is a document available to read on EtoBox.
This document discusses the production, properties, and uses of terephthalic acid, dimethyl terephthalate, and isophthalic acid. Terephthalic acid and its esters are produced via oxidation of p-xylene, while isophthalic acid is produced from m-xylene oxidation. Oxidation is catalyzed by cobalt, manganese, and bromine compounds. Terephthalic acid and its derivatives are used to produce polyesters and have become a large volume industrial chemical, while isophthalic acid is used in unsaturated polyesters and
- Author
- Nithya Sethuganapathy
- Language
- EN