Dimetüütereftalaati
Dimetüütereftalaat, often abbreviated as DMT, is a chemical compound with the formula C10H10O4. It is a diester of terephthalic acid and methanol. In appearance, DMT is typically a white crystalline solid. It is an important intermediate in the production of polyethylene terephthalate (PET), a widely used plastic. DMT is also employed in the synthesis of other polymers and as a plasticizer.
The synthesis of DMT usually involves the esterification of terephthalic acid with methanol. Alternatively, it can
While DMT is primarily known for its role in PET production, where it undergoes transesterification with ethylene