Phthalic anhydride ACS

Phthalic anhydride ACS GradeCAS: 88-99-3 | MF: C6H4-1,2-(CO2H)2 | MW: 166.13, Buy now for accurate and Reproducible results from ChemieR Organic Reagent. All ChemieR Products are exclusively distributed by Dawn Scientific Inc.

Phthalic anhydride ACS is a white organic compound characterized by its distinct odor. Its chemical formula is C6H4(CO)2O, and it serves as the anhydride of phthalic acid. This compound was the first commercially utilized anhydride derived from a dicarboxylic acid. It is also known by other names, including 1,3-Isobenzofurandione and 1,2-Benzene dicarboxylic acid anhydride. Currently, its production relies on the vapor phase oxidation of o-xylene and naphthalene. Phthalic anhydride is a versatile reagent that finds extensive application in chemical laboratories.

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Application :

• Phthalic anhydride ACS can be used in organic synthesis reactions, particularly in acylation reactions, where it introduces the phthaloyl group.
• It is used as a reactant in the preparation of N-substituted phthalimides poly(isothianaphthene) and methyl (S)-2-phthalimido-4-methylthiobutanoate.

Benefits :

• Versatile intermediate in Organic chemistry
• High purity for use in analytical applications and gives accurate results