Product Details
Molecular Formula
C8H10O3
Appearance
White to Off-White Soild Powder
Grade
Pharmaceutical grade
Description
Hexahydrophthalic anhydride is a saturated cyclic dicarboxylic anhydride. It is the cyclic anhydride of hexahydrophthalic acid, with the molecular formula C₈H₁₀O₃ and a molecular weight of 154.16 g/mol. It exists as a mixture of cis and trans isomers and is primarily used as a reactive intermediate in polymer chemistry.
Stability and Storage Conditions
Sensitive to moisture
Solubility
Chloroform, Methanol (Slightly)
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place.
Boiling Point
158 °C17 mm Hg(lit.)
Melting Point
32-34 °C(lit.)
Applications
In the pharmaceutical industry, HHPA serves as a key building block and intermediate.
SMILES
O=C1OC(=O)[C@H]2CCCC[C@@H]12
InChI
1S/C8H10O3/c9-7-5-3-1-2-4-6(5)8(10)11-7/h5-6H,1-4H2/t5-,6+
InChI Key
MUTGBJKUEZFXGO-OLQVQODUSA-N