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C9H12O3
168.19 g/mol
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Methylhexahydrophthalic anhydride

CAS25550-51-0EC256-356-4
Category
Industrial Chemical
Compound Class
Ester
Primary Use
Epoxy resin hardener

Methylhexahydrophthalic anhydride is a cyclic dicarboxylic anhydride used as a curing agent in epoxy resin systems. It also serves as an allergen in occupational settings.

Epoxy resin hardenerPolyester and alkyd resin manufacturingPlasticizer production

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Safety Reference

Corrosive
Corrosive
Harmful
Harmful
Health Hazard
Health Hazard
Danger
H317May cause an allergic skin reaction
H318Causes serious eye damage
H334May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled
H335May cause respiratory irritation
Regulatory Compliance1
  • EU REACH SVHCEURegulation
    Listed· listed since 2012-12-19Source
Identifiers
IUPAC Name

7a-methyl-4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-3aH-2-benzofuran-1,3-dione

InChIKey

VYKXQOYUCMREIS-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES

CC12CCCCC1C(=O)OC2=O

Synonyms (21)
  • MHHPA