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C10H2O6
218.12 g/mol
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PYROMELLITIC DIANHYDRIDE

CAS89-32-7EC201-898-9
Category
Industrial Chemical
Compound Class
Aromatic
Primary Use
Polyimide polymer precursor

Pyromellitic dianhydride (PMDA) is an organic compound that serves as a key precursor for the production of polyimide polymers, such as Kapton. It is a white, hygroscopic solid with a rigid, aromatic structure.

Precursor for polyimide polymersManufacture of high-performance films and coatings

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Safety Reference

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Danger
H317May cause an allergic skin reaction
H318Causes serious eye damage
H334May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled
H315Causes skin irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation
H360May damage fertility or the unborn child
H372Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
H401Toxic to aquatic life
Identifiers
IUPAC Name

furo[3,4-f][2]benzofuran-1,3,5,7-tetrone

InChIKey

ANSXAPJVJOKRDJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES

C1=C2C(=CC3=C1C(=O)OC3=O)C(=O)OC2=O

Synonyms (20)
  • 1-PMDA
  • PMDA
  • Benzo[1,2-c
  • PYROMELLITIC DIANHYDRIDE
  • Pyromellitic acid anhydride
  • Pyromellitic acid dianhydride
  • Pyromellitic anhydride