Description

Phthalanilide CAS NO 16497-41-9 is a specialized organic compound belonging to the class of aromatic amides, serving as a versatile chemical intermediate in advanced synthesis. Its value lies in its unique molecular structure, which provides a critical building block for creating more complex molecules with specific functional properties. This product is essential for research and development chemists, as well as production facilities, in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients and performance materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a phthalimide or aromatic amide backbone.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as an intermediate for producing high-performance organic dyes and colorants.
• Polymer Chemistry: Employed as a monomer or modifying agent in the synthesis of specialty polymers, such as polyimides, for enhanced thermal and chemical resistance.
• Organic Synthesis Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex heterocyclic compounds and exploring new reaction pathways.
• Liquid Crystal and Electronic Material Precursor: Serves as a building block for materials used in display technologies and organic electronics.

Basic Information

Product Name	Phthalanilide
CAS No.	16497-41-9
Molecular Formula	C14H9NO2
Molecular Weight	223.23 g/mol
Synonyms	N-Phenylphthalimide; Phthalic Acid Anilide; 2-Phenylisoindoline-1,3-dione; Phthalanil; Phthalic Anilide; Phthalimide, N-phenyl-; Anilinoformylbenzoic Acid Lactam
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Quality Control

Our Phthalanilide is manufactured under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for assay and impurity profiling, IR and NMR for structural confirmation, and loss on drying. We provide full traceability and support our products with detailed Certificates of Analysis (COA) to meet the stringent requirements of our global B2B partners in regulated industries.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	205 - 210 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.