Homophthalic Anhydride
Cas No :
703-59-3
Form :
Solid
Molecular Weight :
162.14 G/Mol
Molecular Formula :
C9H6O3
Boiling Point :
161 °C / 1.5 Mmhg
Solubility :
Decomposes In Water
Description :
Homophthalic Anhydride is an aromatic cyclic anhydride used as a key intermediate in pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical synthesis. Structurally related to phthalic anhydride derivatives, it contains an additional methylene group in the aromatic ring system, providing unique reactivity in condensation and cyclisation reactions.
It is widely used in the synthesis of heterocyclic compounds, APIs, and speciality chemicals, and plays a crucial role in multi-step chemical reactions where a stable anhydride functionality is required. Homophthalic Anhydride is strictly an industrial chemical, not intended for food, fragrance, or cosmetic use.
Homophthalic Anhydride is used as a reactive intermediate in pharmaceutical synthesis, particularly in the preparation of heterocyclic and nitrogen-containing molecules.
It participates in cyclisation and condensation reactions required for advanced intermediates.
It is commonly processed alongside Homophthalic Acid, Phthalimide, and N-Methylphthalimide in multi-step synthetic routes.
Used in the synthesis of agrochemical intermediates, including herbicides and pesticide-related compounds.
Provides a controlled aromatic backbone for building nitrogen-containing structures.
Often combined with derivatives like N-2-Hydroxyethyl Phthalimide and N-Hydroxymethyl Phthalimide in complex reactions.
Widely applied in research laboratories and fine chemical manufacturing.
Suitable for studying anhydride reactivity, aromatic cyclisation, and imide formation.
Used as a building block in custom synthesis and speciality molecule production.
Produced by speciality chemical and pharmaceutical intermediate manufacturers under controlled production conditions to ensure purity and consistency.
ChemicalBull Pvt. Ltd. supplies Homophthalic Anhydride to pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical customers domestically and internationally.
The MSDS provides detailed information on safe handling, storage, and hazard management and is available on request.