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Trimethyl trimellitate (CAS: 2459-10-1)
IUPAC Name: trimethyl 1,2,4-benzenetricarboxylate
Modifier for polyester resins. High boiling triester with high solvency. Novolyte's Baton Rouge LA plant has been producing TMTM without interruption for more than 10 years.
Physical Properties
| Empirical Formula |
C12H12O6 |
| Molecular Weight |
252.3 |
| Boiling point at 12mm Hg (°C) |
194 |
| Melting Point (°C) |
38-40 |
| Vapor Pressure (mm Hg/20°C) |
0.01 |
| Density (g/ml, 25°C) |
1.261 |
| Organic Purity (%, min) |
95 |
Aprotic Solvent
- Low vapor pressure
- Friendly tox profile
Cross-linking agent
- For polyester and polyamides
Novolyte TMTM
- Dependable quality
- Predictable processing
- Favorable tox profile
- Refer to MSDS for detailed handling and disposal information
- Use with proper PPE and engineering controls