Phthalic acid is an aromatic dicarboxylic acid, with formula C₆H₄(CO₂H)₂. Although phthalic acid is of modest commercial importance, the closely related derivative phthalic anhydride is a commodity chemical produced on a large scale.
Property | Value |
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Formula | C8H6O4 |
Melting Point | 207 °C (405 °F; 480 K) |
Molar Mass | 166.14 g/mol |
Density | 1.59 g/cm³ |
Solubility in Water | 0.6 g / 100 mL |
Acidity (pKa) | 2.89, 5.51 |
Vapor density | 5.1 (vs air) |
Vapor pressure | <0.01 mm Hg ( 20 °C) |
Flash point | 152 °C |
Storage temp | Store below +30°C |
Solubility | 6g/l (slow decomposition) |
Form | Flaky Crystals |
Color | Clear colorless to slightly yellow |
PH | 2 (6g/l, H2O, 20℃) |
Odor | Characteristic choking odor |
Water Solubility | 6 g/L (20 ºC) |
Sensitive | 207 °C (405 °F; 480 K) |
Stability | Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, moisture, strong acids. Dust may form an explosive mixture with air |
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Phthalic acid is an aromatic dicarboxylic acid with the chemical formula C₆H₄(CO₂H)₂. It belongs to the class of aromatic compounds and features two carboxylic acid functional groups.
While phthalic acid itself has modest commercial significance, its derivative phthalic anhydride is produced on a large scale and is considered a commodity chemical. Phthalic anhydride is a key industrial compound derived from phthalic acid.
Phthalic acid finds application as a precursor in the synthesis of various chemicals, including the production of phthalic anhydride. It serves as an intermediate in the synthesis of polymers, resins, and other specialty chemicals.
Phthalic anhydride is a crucial compound derived from phthalic acid, and it is produced on a large scale due to its significance in the manufacturing of plasticizers, dyes, resins, and other widely used industrial products.
Phthalic acid’s dicarboxylic acid structure makes it valuable for the synthesis of polymers and resins. Its aromatic nature and reactivity contribute to its versatility in the production of a range of chemical compounds.
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