Phthalic Anhydride

C₈H₄O₃

IUPAC: 2-Benzofuran-1,3-dione

CAS: 85-44-9

Übersicht

Phthalic anhydride is one of the most important industrial organic chemicals, used to make plasticizers, alkyd resins, and dyes.

Zusammensetzung

Element Symbol Atome Atommasse
Hydrogen H 4 1,0080
Carbon C 8 12,0110
Oxygen O 3 15,9990

Elementare Zusammensetzung

C
64,9%
O
32,4%

Verwendung

  • Plasticizer production (DOP)
  • Alkyd resin
  • Unsaturated polyester
  • Dye synthesis

Wissenswertes

  • Over 5 million tonnes produced annually worldwide, one of the largest-volume organic chemicals

Sicherheit

  • ⚠ Irritant
  • ⚠ Sensitizer

Structure

SMILES

C1=CC=C2C(=C1)C(=O)OC2=O

Eigenschaften

Typ
organic
Zustand
solid
Molmasse
148,12 g/mol
Dichte
1,5270 g/cm³
Schmelzpunkt
131,0 °C
Siedepunkt
295,0 °C
Löslichkeit
decomposes

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
148,0160
XLogP
1,3
TPSA
43,4 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
3
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
11
Complexity
187,0

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Phthalic Anhydride?
Phthalic Anhydride (C₈H₄O₃) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name 2-Benzofuran-1,3-dione.
What is the molecular weight of Phthalic Anhydride?
Phthalic Anhydride has a molar mass of 148.12 g/mol.
What state is Phthalic Anhydride at room temperature?
Phthalic Anhydride is a solid at room temperature.
Is Phthalic Anhydride organic or inorganic?
Phthalic Anhydride is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Phthalic Anhydride?
Phthalic Anhydride (C₈H₄O₃) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Oxygen (O).