terephthaloyl chloride


terephthaloyl chloride

[‚ter·əf′thal·ə‚wil ′klȯr‚īd] (organic chemistry) C6H4(COCl)2 Colorless needles with a melting point of 82-84°C; soluble in ether; used in the manufacture of dyes, synthetic fibers, resins, and pharmaceuticals.