Purified Isophthalic Acid - PIA
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Purified Isophthalic Acid (PIA) is used primarily in unsaturated polyester resins. It improves the property balance for coating resins and enhances clarity of PET-bottle grade resins.Product Details |
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Formula: |
C8H6O4 |
CAS Number: |
121-91-5 |
Also Known As: |
Benzene-1,3-dicarboxylic acid; meta-Phthalic acid |
applications:
Isophthalic Acid is used as an intermediate primarily for unsaturated polyester resins and alkyd and polyester coating resins; other applications include use in aramid fibers, as a component of copolyester resins and in high-temperature polymers.Typical Specifications
Data is representative of average lots;
data taken from specific lots may vary.
Appearance |
Colorless crystalline powder |
Density, g/cm3 |
1.54 |
Melting point, °C |
347 |
Molecular weight, g/mol |
166.13 |
Purity, % |
99 |
Refractive index, n20/D |
1.5100 |
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