Ester of ethylene glycol and terephthalic acid. Used in the synthesis of branched polyethylene terephthalate.
Storage Temp
Argon charged
Shipped In
Normal
Note
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Product Description
Bis(2-hydroxyethyl) terephthalate belongs to the class of monomers known as diols or glycols. It is widely used to synthesize unsaturated polyester resins, polyethylene terephthalate (PET), and new biocompatible polymer systems. BHET can also be used as a plasticizer in polyester resins and rigid or flexible polyurethanes. Additionally, BHET and its derivatives have also been investigated for their potential use in biomedical applications, including drug delivery and tissue engineering, due to their excellent biocompatibility and mechanical properties.
Application：
Bis(2-hydroxyethyl) terephthalate canbe used as a monomer to prepare biodegradable aromatic-aliphatic copolyestersfor sustainable flexible packaging applications. The incorporation of BHET as abuilding block offers a promising approach to enhancing the properties ofbiodegradable plastics and promoting sustainable packaging solutions.
This compound belongs to the class of organic compounds known as p-phthalate esters. These are ester derivatives of p-phthalic acids, which are based on a benzene 1,4-dicarboxylic acid skeleton.
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