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Phthalic anhydride

Product Name
Phthalic anhydride
CAS No.
85-44-9
Chemical Name
Phthalic anhydride
Synonyms
Isobenzofuran-1,3-dione;phthalic;PTHALIC ANHYDRIDE;O-PHTHALIC ANHYDRIDE;2-Benzofuran-1,3-dione;PHTHALIC ACID ANHYDRIDE;1,3-ISOBENZOFURANDIONE;ESEN;1,3-DIOXOPHTHALAN;Anhydride phtalique
CBNumber
CB7414905
Molecular Formula
C8H4O3
Formula Weight
148.12
MOL File
85-44-9.mol
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Phthalic anhydride Property

Melting point:
131-134 °C(lit.)
Boiling point:
284 °C(lit.)
Density 
1,53 g/cm3
vapor density 
5.1 (vs air)
vapor pressure 
<0.01 mm Hg ( 20 °C)
refractive index 
1.4500 (estimate)
Flash point:
152 °C
storage temp. 
Store below +30°C.
solubility 
6g/l (slow decomposition)
form 
Flaky Crystals
pka
2.97[at 20 ℃]
color 
White
PH
2 (6g/l, H2O, 20℃)
Odor
Characteristic choking odor
PH Range
2 at 6 g/l at 20 °C
explosive limit
1.7-10.5%(V)
Water Solubility 
6 g/L (20 ºC)
Sensitive 
Moisture Sensitive
Merck 
14,7372
BRN 
118515
Henry's Law Constant
6.29 at 20 °C (approximate - calculated from water solubility and vapor pressure)
Exposure limits
NIOSH REL: TWA 6 mg/m3 (1 ppm), IDLH 60 mg/m3; OSHA PEL: TWA 12 mg/m3 (2 ppm); ACGIH TLV: TWA 1 ppm (adopted).
Stability:
Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, moisture, strong acids. Dust may form an explosive mixture with air.
LogP
2.07 at 20℃
CAS DataBase Reference
85-44-9(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference
Phthalic anhydride(85-44-9)
EPA Substance Registry System
Phthalic anhydride (85-44-9)
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Safety

Hazard Codes 
Xn
Risk Statements 
22-37/38-41-42/43
Safety Statements 
23-24/25-26-37/39-46-22
RIDADR 
2214
OEB
B
OEL
TWA: 6 mg/m3 (1 ppm)
WGK Germany 
1
RTECS 
TI3150000
F 
10-21
Autoignition Temperature
580 °C
TSCA 
Yes
HazardClass 
8
PackingGroup 
III
HS Code 
29173500
Hazardous Substances Data
85-44-9(Hazardous Substances Data)
Toxicity
LD50 orally in Rabbit: 1530 mg/kg LD50 dermal Rabbit > 3160 mg/kg
IDLA
60 mg/m3
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Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements

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

Precautionary statements

P280Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P302+P352IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water.

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Phthalic anhydride Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Description

Phthalic anhydride is the organic compound with the formula C6H4(CO)2O. It is the anhydride of phthalic acid. This colourless solid is an important industrial chemical, especially for the large-scale production of plasticizers for plastics.

Phthalic anhydride is an important chemical intermediate in the plastics industry from which are derived numerous phthalate esters that function as plasticizers in synthetic resins. Phthalic anhydride itself is used as a monomer for synthetic resins such as glyptal, the alkyd resins, and the polyester resins.
Phthalic anhydride is also used as a precursor of anthraquinone, phthalein, rhodamine, phthalocyanine, fluorescein, and xanthene dyes.
Phthalic anhydride is used in the synthesis of primary amines, the agricultural fungicide phaltan, and thalidomide. Other reactions with phthalic anhydride yield phenolphthalein, benzoic acid, phthalylsulfathiazole (an intestinal antimicrobial agent), and orthophthalic acid.

Chemical Properties

Phthalic Anhydride is moderately flammable, white solid (flake) or a clear, colorless, mobile liquid (molten) Characteristic, acrid, choking odor. It is very slightly soluble in H2O, soluble in alcohol, and slightly soluble in ether.

Physical properties

Colorless to pale cream crystals with a characteristic, choking odor. Moisture sensitive. Odor threshold concentration is 53 ppb (quoted, Amoore and Hautala, 1983).

Uses

Phthalic anhydride is used in the manufacture of unsaturated polyesters and as a curing agent for epoxy resins. When used as a pigment, it can be responsible for sensitization in ceramic workers.

Definition

ChEBI: Phthalic anhydride is the cyclic dicarboxylic anhydride that is the anhydride of phthalic acid. It has a role as an allergen. It is a cyclic dicarboxylic anhydride and a member of 2-benzofurans.

Preparation

The most important modifying component used in the manufacture of linear unsaturated polyesters is phthalic anhydride. The anhydride is generally obtained by the oxidation of o-xylene:


The reaction is carried out in the vapour phase by passing a mixture of o-xylene and air over a catalyst such as vanadium pentoxide supported on silica and promoted with titanium dioxide at about 400??C. The exit gases are cooled and the phthalic anhydride is collected and purified by distillation under reduced pressure.

Synthesis Reference(s)

The Journal of Organic Chemistry, 25, p. 616, 1960 DOI: 10.1021/jo01074a035
Synthesis, p. 612, 1973
Tetrahedron Letters, 20, p. 2301, 1979 DOI: 10.1016/S0040-4039(01)93957-7

General Description

A colorless to white lustrous solid in the form of needles with a mild distinctive odor. Moderately toxic by inhalation or ingestion and a skin irritant. Melting point 64°F Flash point 305°F. Forms a corrosive solution when mixed with water. Used in the manufacture of materials such as artificial resins.

Air & Water Reactions

Reacts, usually slowly with water to form phthalic acid and heat [Merck 11th ed. 1989]. The phthalic acid is somewhat soluble in water.

Reactivity Profile

Phthalic anhydride reacts exothermically with water. The reactions are sometimes slow, but can become violent when local heating accelerates their rate. Acids accelerate the reaction with water. Incompatible with acids, strong oxidizing agents, alcohols, amines, and bases. Undergoes exothmeric nitration with fuming nitric acid-sulfuric acid and may give mixtures of the potentially explosive phthaloyl nitrates or nitrites or their nitro derivatives [Chem. & Ind. 20:790. 1972]. Phthalic anhydride reacts violently with CuO at elevated temperatures [Park, Chang-Man, Richard J. Sheehan. hthalic Acids and Other Benzenepolycarboxylic Acids Kirk-Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology. John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2005]. Mixtures of Phthalic anhydride and anhydrous CO2 explode violently if heated [eaflet No. 5, Inst. of Chem., London, 1940].

Health Hazard

Solid irritates skin and eyes, causing coughing and sneezing. Liquid causes severe thermal burns.

Fire Hazard

Combustible material: may burn but does not ignite readily. Substance will react with water (some violently) releasing flammable, toxic or corrosive gases and runoff. When heated, vapors may form explosive mixtures with air: indoors, outdoors and sewers explosion hazards. Most vapors are heavier than air. They will spread along ground and collect in low or confined areas (sewers, basements, tanks). Vapors may travel to source of ignition and flash back. Contact with metals may evolve flammable hydrogen gas. Containers may explode when heated or if contaminated with water.

Pharmaceutical Applications

Phthalic anhydride reacted with cellulose acetate forms cellulose acetate phthalate (CAP), a common enteric coating excipient that has also been shown to have antiviral activity. Phthalic anhydride is a degradation product of CAP.

Contact allergens

Phthalic anhydride is used in the manufacture of unsaturated polyesters and as a curing agent for epoxy resins. When used as a pigment, it can be responsible for sensitization in ceramic workers. Phthalic anhydride per se is not responsible for the sensitization to the resin used in nail varnishes phthalic anhydride/trimellitic anhydride/ glycols copolymer.

Safety Profile

Poison by ingestion. Experimental teratogenic effects. A corrosive eye, skin , and mucous membrane irritant. A common air contaminant. Combustible when exposed to heat or flame; can react with oxidzing materials. Moderate explosion hazard in the form of dust when exposed to flame. The production of ths material has caused many industrial explosions. Mixtures with copper oxide or sodium nitrite explode when heated. Violent reaction with nitric acid + sulfuric acid above 80℃. To fight fire, use CO2, dry chemical. Used in plasticizers, polyester resins, and alkyd resins, dyes, and drugs. See also ANHYDRIDES.

Synthesis

Phthalic anhydride is a precursor to a variety of reagents useful in organic synthesis. Important derivatives include phthalimide and its many derivatives. Chiral alcohols form half-esters (see above), and these derivatives are often resolvable because they form diastereomeric salts with chiral amines such as brucine. A related ring - opening reaction involves peroxides to give the useful peroxy acid:
C6H4(CO)2O + H2O2 → C6H4(CO3H)CO2H.

Potential Exposure

Phthalic anhydride is used in plasticizers; in the manufacture of phthaleins; benzoic acid; alkyd and polyester resins; synthetic indigo; and phthalic acid;which is used as a plasticizer for vinyl resins. To a lesser extent, it is used in the production of alizarin, dye, anthranilic acid; anthraquinone, diethyl phthalate; dimethyl phthalate; erythrosine, isophthalic acid; methylaniline, phenolphthalein, phthalamide, sulfathalidine, and terephthalic acid. It has also found uses as a pesticide intermediate.

Shipping

UN2214 Phthalic anhydride with＞.05 % maleic anhydride, Hazard class: 8; Labels: 8-Corrosive material.

Purification Methods

Distil the anhydride under reduced pressure. Purify it from the acid by extracting with hot CHCl3, filtering and evaporating. The residue is crystallised from CHCl3, CCl4 or *benzene, or sublimed. Fractionally crystallise it from its melt. Dry it under vacuum at 100o. [Saltiel J Am Chem Soc 108 2674 1986, Beilstein 17/11 V 253.]

Toxicity evaluation

Phthalic anhydride modulates lipid mediator release and cytokine formation and has sensitizing effects on the respiratory tract. The local irritating effect particularly on the mucous membranes probably depends on the hydrolysis to phthalic acid.

Incompatibilities

Dust forms an explosive mixture with air. Phthalic anhydride reacts exothermically with water. The reactions are sometimes slow, but can become violent when local heating accelerates their rate. Acids accelerate the reaction with water. Incompatible with acids, strong oxidizing agents, alcohols, amines, and bases. Converted to phthalic acid in hot water. Incompatible with oxidizers (chlorates, nitrates, peroxides, permanganates, perchlorates, chlorine, bromine, fluorine, etc.); contact may cause fires or explosions. Keep away from alkaline materials, strong bases, strong acids, oxoacids, epoxides. caustics, ammonia, amines, water. Reacts violently with copper oxide or sodium nitrite 1 heat.

Waste Disposal

Use a licensed professional waste disposal service to dispose of this material. Dissolve or mix the material with a combustible solvent and burn in a chemical incinerator equipped with an afterburner and scrubber. All federal, state, and local environmental regulations must be observed. Consult with environmental regulatory agencies for guidance on acceptable disposal practices. Generators of waste containing this contaminant (≥100 kg/mo) must conform with EPA regulations governing storage, transportation, treatment, and waste disposal.

Phthalic anhydride Preparation Products And Raw materials

Raw materials

o-Xylene Naphthalene Motor benzol Maleic anhydride Technical naphthalene Lubricating oil Crude anhydride Storage sump Benzene Vanadium catalyst Vanadium(V) oxide

Preparation Products

Diallyl phthalate Potassium hydrogen phthalate 1,2,5-OXADIAZOLE-3-CARBOXYLIC ACID N-(Hydroxymethyl)phthalimide N-PHTHALOYL-DL-GLUTAMIC ANHYDRIDE Solvent Red 49 Alkyd resin insulating paint 2',7'-dibromo-3',6'-dihydroxyspiro[isobenzofuran-1(3H),9'-[9H]xanthene]-3-one DI-ISO-DECYL PHTHALATE 2-BENZOYLBENZOYL CHLORIDE N-PHENYLPHTHALIMIDE 2-Bibenzylcarboxylic acid 1-CHLORO-4-METHOXYPHTHALAZINE 2-Chloroanthraquinone 5-(2-Carboxybenzoyl)-2-chlorobenzenesulfonyl chloride DIPHENYL PHTHALATE DI-N-PENTYL PHTHALATE-D4 Amino resin varnish 2,3,4,5-Tetrafluorobenzoic acid Dinonyl phthalate 2-Benzoylbenzoic acid 2,3-DIHYDRO-2-PHENYL-1H-ISOINDOL-1-OXO-ISOINDOLINE Diisononyl phthalate 2-Methyl anthraquinone Diisobutyl phthalate Dicyclohexyl phthalate Indobufen Diisooctyl phthalate 2-Ethylanthraquinone DI-N-OCTYL PHTHALATE CYCLOOCTENE Folpet Fluorescein Dicapryl Phthalate N-(2-Bromoethyl)phthalimide 2-(MORPHOLINE-4-CARBONYL)-BENZOIC ACID BENZALPHTHALIDE 3-METHYL-1,2,5-OXADIAZOLE C.I. 564100 Didecyl phthalate
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