Description

n-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)Phthalimide is a versatile aromatic imide compound that serves as a key intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its bifunctional structure, featuring both a phenolic hydroxyl group and a phthalimide moiety, makes it a valuable building block for creating complex molecules with specific properties. This compound is primarily sought after by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and polymer sectors for developing active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those with imide or amide functionalities.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators, leveraging its aromatic backbone for bioactivity.
• Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of high-performance polyimides, epoxy resins, and other specialty polymers.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as an intermediate for synthesizing organic dyes, pigments, and optical brighteners due to its conjugated system.
• Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new chemical entities and reaction pathways in medicinal and synthetic chemistry.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: A potential building block for creating charge-transport or emissive layers in electronic display materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	n-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)Phthalimide
CAS No.	7154-85-0
Molecular Formula	C₁₄H₉NO₃
Molecular Weight	239.23 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Hydroxyphenylphthalimide; N-(p-Hydroxyphenyl)phthalimide; p-Hydroxyphenylphthalimide; 1H-Isoindole-1,3(2H)-dione, 2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-; Phthalimide, N-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-; 2-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)isoindoline-1,3-dione
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Quality Control

Our n-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)Phthalimide is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for assay and impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for identity, purity, and related substances is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. The product is light-sensitive and should be handled and stored accordingly to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	248 - 252 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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