Description
Phthalic Anhydride
Phthalic Anhydride is a principal commercial form of Phthalic Acid. It was the first anhydride of a dicarboxylic acid to be used commercially.
This colourless solid is an important industrial chemical, especially for the large scale production of plasticizers for plastics.
Molecular Formula of Phthalic Anhydride
C6H4(CO)2O
Molecular Structure
Molecular Weight
148.1 g/mol
Applications:
- Phthalate esters plasticizers.
- Precursors to dye stuff.
- Pharmaceuticals.
