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Phthalic anhydride, ACS, 99.0-100.2%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog No. AA41771A4
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Quantity:
500 g
2.5 kg

Description

Phthalic anhydride is used as an intermediate in chemical synthesis and plastics manufacturing.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 85-44-9
Molecular Formula C8H4O3
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 148.12
MDL Number MFCD00005918
InChI Key LGRFSURHDFAFJT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym phthalic anhydride, isobenzofuran-1,3-dione, 1,3-isobenzofurandione, 1,3-dioxophthalan, 1,3-phthalandione, phthalsaeureanhydrid, phthalic acid anhydride, o-phthalic acid anhydride, phthalandione, retarder esen
PubChem CID 6811
ChEBI CHEBI:36605
IUPAC Name 2-benzofuran-1,3-dione
SMILES O=C1OC(=O)C2=CC=CC=C12

Specifications

Melting Point 131°C to 133°C
Density 1.53 g/mL
Boiling Point 295°C (sublimation)
Flash Point 152°C (305°F)
Odor Weak, characteristic
Quantity 2.5 kg
UN Number UN2214
Beilstein 118515
Sensitivity Moisture sensitive
Merck Index 14,7372
Solubility Information Soluble in water (6mg/ml at 20°C),alcohol,carbon disulf,ethanol (100mg/ml).
Formula Weight 148.12
Percent Purity 99.0 to 100.2%
Grade ACS
Physical Form Flaky Crystals
Chemical Name or Material Phthalic anhydride
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Safety and Handling

Hazard Category H302-H315-H317-H318-H334-H335-H500
Hazard Statement GHS H Statement
H334-H318-H302-H335-H315-H317
May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled.
Causes serious eye damage.
Harmful if swallowed.
May cause respiratory irritation.
Causes skin irritation.
May cause an allergic skin reaction.
Precautionary Statement P261-P264b-P270-P271-P272-P280-P285-P301+P312-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P330-P333+P313-P342+P311-P362-P501c
DOTInformation Transport Hazard Class: 8; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: PHTHALIC ANHYDRIDE
EINECSNumber 201-607-5
RTECSNumber TI3150000
TSCA Yes
Recommended Storage Ambient temperatures
SDS

RUO – Research Use Only

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