C9H4O5
192.12 g/mol
Industrial ChemicalDanger
TRIMELLITIC ANHYDRIDE
CAS552-30-7EC209-008-0
Category
Industrial Chemical
Compound Class
Organic Acid
Primary Use
curing agent for epoxy resins
Trimellitic anhydride is an industrial chemical that appears as off-white flakes or crystals. It is primarily used as a curing agent for epoxy resins, contributing to the formation of durable coatings and insulation materials.
curing agent for epoxy resinsused in the synthesis of plasticizers and paintscomponent in wire insulation and adhesives
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CAS 552-30-7
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Safety Reference
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
H370Causes damage to organs
H372Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
H303May be harmful if swallowed
H316Causes mild skin irritation
Regulatory Compliance1
- EU REACH SVHCEURegulation
Identifiers
IUPAC Name
1,3-dioxo-2-benzofuran-5-carboxylic acid
InChIKey
SRPWOOOHEPICQU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
C1=CC2=C(C=C1C(=O)O)C(=O)OC2=O
Synonyms (41)
- TMAN
- 4-Carboxyphthalic anhydride
- Anhydrotrimellic acid
- Anhydrotrimellitic acid
- Epon 9150
- TRIMELLITIC ANHYDRIDE
- TRIMELLITIC ANHYDRIDE (TMA)
- Trimellic acid 1,2-anhydride
- Trimellic acid anhydride
- Trimellitic acid anhydride
- Trimellitic acid,2-anhydride