tereftalico
Tereftalico is the Spanish term for terephthalic acid. Terephthalic acid is an organic compound with the formula C6H4(CO2H)2. It is a white solid and is one of three isomers of phthalic acid, the other two being isophthalic acid and orthophthalic acid. Terephthalic acid is a dicarboxylic acid, meaning it contains two carboxyl functional groups.
The primary use of terephthalic acid is in the production of polyesters, most notably polyethylene terephthalate
Terephthalic acid can be produced through the oxidation of p-xylene. This process typically involves using a
Beyond PET production, terephthalic acid also finds applications in the manufacturing of other polymers, such as