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Home/Compounds/Industrial Chemical/Phthalic anhydride
C8H4O3
148.11 g/mol
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PHTHALIC ANHYDRIDE

CAS85-44-9EC201-607-5
Category
Industrial Chemical
Compound Class
Aromatic
Primary Use
Manufacture of artificial resins

Phthalic anhydride is a colorless to white lustrous solid with a mild distinctive odor, commonly used in the manufacture of artificial resins. It is toxic by inhalation or ingestion, irritates the skin, and forms a corrosive solution when mixed with water.

Manufacture of artificial resinsProduction of phthalates and benzoic acidSynthesis of synthetic indigo

Content scope: Information here supports chemical identification and industrial supply, research, and manufacturing contexts. It is not a therapeutic claim, medical advice, or drug-use instructions.

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Referencestereoisomer of

(²H₄)-2-Benzofuran-1,3-dione

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Referencesame scaffold

4-Bromophthalic anhydride

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Safety Reference

Corrosive
Corrosive
Harmful
Harmful
Health Hazard
Health Hazard
Environmental Hazard
Environmental Hazard
Danger
H302Harmful if swallowed
H315Causes skin irritation
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
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H336May cause drowsiness or dizziness
H372Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
H371May cause damage to organs
H361Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child
H402Harmful to aquatic life
Regulatory Compliance1
  • CN Catalogue of Hazardous ChemicalsCNRegulation
    Listed· listed since 2015-05-01Source

Customs Tariff Classification

The international HS code for PHTHALIC ANHYDRIDE (CAS 85-44-9) is 2917.35.

HS code (international, 6-digit)

2917.35

EU CN code (8-digit)

2917 35 00

Classification per the EU customs inventory ECICS (2026-07 snapshot, HS 2022). National tariff lines and product form can affect the final classification.

Identifiers
IUPAC Name

2-benzofuran-1,3-dione

InChIKey

LGRFSURHDFAFJT-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES

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

Synonyms (59)
  • ESEN
  • 1,3-Dioxophthalan
  • 1,3-Isobenzofurandione
  • 1,3-Phthalandione
  • 2-Benzofuran-1,3-dione
  • Anhydrid kyseliny ftalove
  • Anhydride phtalique
  • Anhydride phtalique [French]
  • Anidride ftalica
  • Anidride ftalica [Italian]
  • Araldite HT 901
  • Ftaalzuuranhydride
  • Ftaalzuuranhydride [Dutch]
  • Ftalanhydrid
  • Ftalanhydrid [Czech]
  • Ftalowy bezwodnik
  • Ftalowy bezwodnik [Polish]
  • Ht 901
  • Isobenzofuran-1,3-dione
  • PHTHALIC ANHYDRIDE
  • Phthalandione
  • Phthalanhydride
  • Phthalic acid anhydride
  • Phthalic anhydride (molten)
  • Phthalsaeureanhydrid
  • Phthalsaeureanhydrid [German]
  • Retarder AK
  • Retarder PD
  • Retarder PX
  • Retarder esen
  • Sconoc 7
  • Vulkalent B
  • Vulkalent B/C
  • Wiltrol P
  • isobenzofurane-1,3-dione
  • o-Phthalic acid anhydride
  • o-phthalic anhydride
  • ortho-phthalic acid anhydride
  • phtalic anhydride
  • pthalic anhydride

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