Phthalic Anhydride
| PROPERTIES & USAGE | ||
| Properties | Usage | |
| Chemical formula | C8H4O3 | Preparation of phthalate esters |
| Boiling point | 295 °C (563 °F; 568 K) sublimates | Pharmaceuticals |
| Density | 1.53 g/cm3, solid; 1.20 g/mL, molten[1] | Preparation of aliphatic nitroalkenes |
| Melting point | 131.6 °C (268.9 °F; 404.8 K) | Precursor to dyestuffs |
| Molar mass | 148.1 g/mol | Organic synthesis |