Asked by Nabil Syahmi on Sep 26, 2024
What type of polymer is formed by the transesterification of dimethyl terephthalate with 1,4-di(hydroxymethyl) cyclohexane?
A) polyurethane
B) polyamide
C) polyester
D) polycarbonate
E) polyethylene
Transesterification
A chemical process in which an ester reacts with an alcohol to produce a new ester and a new alcohol, critical in biodiesel production.
Dimethyl Terephthalate
An organic compound used primarily in the production of polyesters, specifically polyethylene terephthalate (PET).
- Distinguish and sort polymers as either belonging to the addition or condensation class.
- Understand the concept of transesterification in polymer chemistry.
Learning Objectives
- Distinguish and sort polymers as either belonging to the addition or condensation class.
- Understand the concept of transesterification in polymer chemistry.
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