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Phthalic acid, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Phthalic acid is used as an active ingredient in polyesters and alkyd resins. It is also used as plasticizers for polyvinyl chloride and other polymers. It is also useful in the production of anthraquinone, phenolphthalein and phthalocyanine pigments. It serves as an organic reagent in the production of phthalates. It is used to prepare 1,3-cyclohexadiene by reduction using sodium amalgam.
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Phthalic acid is used as an active ingredient in polyesters and alkyd resins. It is also used as plasticizers for polyvinyl chloride and other polymers. It is also useful in the production of anthraquinone, phenolphthalein and phthalocyanine pigments. It serves as an organic reagent in the production of phthalates. It is used to prepare 1,3-cyclohexadiene by reduction using sodium amalgam.
Solubility
Soluble in water, alcohol and etherSoluble in alcohol. Slightly soluble in water, methanol and ether. Insoluble in chloroform.
Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Specifications
Melting Point
205°C (decomposition)
Beilstein
608199
Merck Index
14,7371
Solubility Information
Soluble in water,alcohol and etherSoluble in alcohol; Slightly soluble in water,methanol and ether; Insoluble in chloroform.
Formula Weight
166.13
Percent Purity
99%
Density
1.593
Quantity
250 g
Flash Point
168°C (334°F)
Odor
Odorless
Hazard Category
H315-H318-H335
Hazard Statement
GHS H Statement
H315-H319-H335
Causes skin irritation.
Causes serious eye irritation.
May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement
P261-P264b-P271-P280-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P312-P332+P313-P362-P501c
EINECSNumber
201-873-2
RTECSNumber
TH9625000
TSCA
Yes
Recommended Storage
Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only
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