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1,2,3,6-Tetrahydrophthalic anhydride
CAS85-43-8EC201-605-4
Category
Industrial Chemical
Compound Class
Ester
Primary Use
Intermediate for alkyds, polyesters, plasticizers
1,2,3,6-Tetrahydrophthalic anhydride is an organic compound that exists primarily as the cis isomer. It is a white solid soluble in organic solvents, used as an intermediate in the production of alkyds, polyesters, and plasticizers.
Intermediate for alkydsIntermediate for polyestersIntermediate for plasticizers
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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
H412Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects
H302Harmful if swallowed
H315Causes skin irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation
Identifiers
IUPAC Name
3a,4,7,7a-tetrahydro-2-benzofuran-1,3-dione
InChIKey
KMOUUZVZFBCRAM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
C1C=CCC2C1C(=O)OC2=O
Synonyms (38)
- THPA
- 1, 3a,4,7,7a-tetrahydro-
- 4-Cyclohexene-1, trans-
- Rikacid TH
- Rikacid THPA
- Tetrahydroftalanhydrid
- Tetrahydrophthalic anhydrides
- tetrahydrophthalic anhydride