Phthalic anhydride
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Description
White crystalline needles with a mild odor. Phthalic anhydride is used in the manufacture of dyes, alkyd resins, polyester resins, insecticides and many phthalate plasticizers. It is also used to make some fluorescent dyes such as fluorescein, eosin and rhodamine.
Synonyms and Related Terms
1,3-isobenzofurandione
Other Properties
Soluble in ethanol, carbon disulfide and hot water. Slightly soluble in cold water and ether.
| Composition | C6H4(CO)2O |
|---|---|
| CAS | 85-44-9 |
| Melting Point | 130.8 |
| Density | 1.52.7 |
| Boiling Point | 285 |
Hazards and Safety
Combustible. Irritating to skin and mucous membranes.