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Phthalic acid, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
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.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to 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.
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.
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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 |
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Safety and Handling
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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