| Purity / Analysis Method | >99.0%(GC)(T) |
| Molecular Formula / Molecular Weight | C8H6O4 = 166.13 |
| Physical State (20 deg.C) | Solid |
| CAS RN | 88-99-3 |
| PubChem Substance ID | 87574522 |
| Merck Index (14) | 7371 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00002467 |
Phthalic acid
Purity : >99.0%(GC)(T)
CAS No.: 88-99-3
EC No.: 201-873-2
EC Name: phthalic acid
ECHA Name: Phthalic acid
Synonyms:
phthalic acid
88-99-3
1,2-benzenedicarboxylic acid
benzene-1,2-dicarboxylic acid
o-phthalic acid
Specification & Properties
Specifications:
| Appearance | White powder to crystal |
| Purity(GC) | min. 99.0 % |
| Purity(Neutralization titration) | min. 99.0 % |
| Solubility in Methanol | almost transparency |
Properties:
| Melting Point | 210 deg.C |
| Solubility in water | Practically insoluble |
| Degree of solubility in water | 5.7 g/l 20 deg.C |
| Solubility (soluble in) | Methanol,Ethanol |
| Solubility (very slightly) | Ether |
| Solubility (insoluble in) | Chloroform |
Safety & Regulations
Safety Information:
| Chemical Safety |  |
| Signal Word | Warning |
| Hazard Statements | H315 : Causes skin irritation. H319 : Causes serious eye irritation. |
| Precautionary Statements | P264 : Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P280 : Wear protective gloves/ eye protection/ face protection. P302 + P352 : IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. P337 + P313 : If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/ attention. P305 + P351 + P338 : IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P362 + P364 : Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P332 + P313 : If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/ attention. |
Related Laws:
| RTECS# | TH9625000 |
Transport Information:
Hazard Classification:
Danger!
According to the classification provided by companies to ECHA in REACH registrations this substance
causes serious eye damage.
