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Empirical formula: C8H6O4
a: 3.758 Å
b: 16.364 Å
c: 11.703 Å
α (alpha): 90.00 °
β (beta): 90.30 °
γ (gamma): 90.00 °
Volume: 719.68 Å3
Space group: P21/c
Calculated density: 1.533 g/cm3
Z: 4
Formula weight: 166.133 g/mole
R(F): 0.0460
Moiety formula: C8H6O4
Common name: Isophthalic acid
CAS registry number: 121-91-5
Keyword: IPA
Keyword: corrosion
CSD refcode: BENZDC01
IUPAC name: Benzene-1,3-dicarboxylic acid
Citation of a publication: J.L.Derissen, Acta Crystallogr. B, 30, 2764, 1974
Layman's explanation: Isophthalic acid is one of the three simple aromatic dicarboxylic acids with the carboxyl groups in the meta postions. It is used to produce isophthalic polyester that together with other components is used in resin systems for flame retardants and in corrosion prevention.
Lab name: Common molecules
Sample provider: Obtained courtesy of the Cambridge Structural Database
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