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Dimethyl terephthalate
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<p>Dimethyl terephthalate (DMT) is an <a href="/facts/Organic_compound/gqCNaN45">organic compound</a> with the formula C6H4(COOCH3)2. It is the <a href="/facts/Ester/FoUAIIw4">diester</a> formed from <a href="/facts/Terephthalic_acid/ClRNc6m0">terephthalic acid</a> and <a href="/facts/Methanol/EIfpoNCg">methanol</a>. It is a white solid that melts to give a distillable colourless liquid. </p>