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C8H10O3
154.16 g/mol
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Hexahydrophthalic anhydride

CAS85-42-7EC201-604-9
Category
Industrial Chemical
Compound Class
Heterocycle
Primary Use
curing agent for epoxy resins

Hexahydrophthalic anhydride is an organic compound used primarily as a curing agent for epoxy resins. It is a colorless solid with a characteristic odor and is valued in industrial applications for its role in crosslinking epoxy systems.

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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
H336May cause drowsiness or dizziness
Regulatory Compliance1
  • EU REACH SVHCEURegulation
    Listed· listed since 2012-12-19Source
Identifiers
IUPAC Name

3a,4,5,6,7,7a-hexahydro-2-benzofuran-1,3-dione

InChIKey

MUTGBJKUEZFXGO-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES

C1CCC2C(C1)C(=O)OC2=O

Synonyms (29)
  • HHPA
  • Araldite HT 907
  • Hexahydrophthalic anhydride
  • Lekutherm Hardener H
  • Lurasidone Impurity 96
  • hexahydrophtalic anhydride