Phthalic anhydride CAS 85-44-9

What is Phthalic anhydride CAS 85-44-9?

Phthalic anhydride CAS 85-44-9 is an aromatic organic compound produced commercially by oxidation of o‑xylene or naphthalene, serving as a fundamental chemical building block in large‑scale industrial chemistry; it is a precursor for plasticizers, polyester resins, alkyd resins, and many other specialty chemicals that form the basis of coatings, adhesives, and polymers.

Specifications

Features

• Core Intermediate: Serves as a foundational manufacturing intermediate for diverse downstream chemical products.
• High Industrial Demand: A globally significant feedstock with extensive use in large‑volume chemical production.
• Versatile Precursor: Enables synthesis of plasticizers, resins, dyes, and surface‑active compounds.
• Commercial Scalability: Produced at large scale via established oxidation technology for cost‑effective supply.

Applications

• Plasticizer Production: Used to synthesize phthalate plasticizers such as dioctyl phthalate (DOP) for flexible PVC materials.
• Polyester Resins: Applied in manufacturing unsaturated polyester resins for fiberglass‑reinforced plastics, coatings, and adhesives.
• Alkyd Resins: Used to produce alkyd resins for paints, varnishes, and coatings with durable finishes.
• Dye & Pigment Intermediates: Serves as a feedstock for synthesizing colorants and specialty dyes.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Used in chemical synthesis routes for various pharmaceutical agents.
• Plastic Additives: Basis for production of plastic additives like heat stabilizers and lubricants.

Packaging

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