Description

Phthalimide CAS NO 85-41-6 is a versatile organic compound and a key nitrogen-containing heterocyclic building block. It serves as a crucial intermediate in the synthesis of a wide range of high-value chemicals, including pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, dyes, and polymers. This compound is essential for manufacturers in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and agricultural industries seeking reliable, high-purity raw materials for their synthesis processes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A fundamental precursor in the synthesis of thalidomide, anthranilic acid derivatives, and various other active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as a key intermediate for producing phthalocyanine dyes and other colorants.
• Polymer Industry: Employed in the synthesis of polyimides, epoxy curing agents, and other high-performance polymers.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Utilized in Gabriel synthesis for the preparation of primary amines and in various other name reactions.
• Laboratory Research & Development: Serves as a standard reagent and building block in academic and industrial R&D for novel compound discovery.

Basic Information

Product Name	Phthalimide
CAS No.	85-41-6
Molecular Formula	C8H5NO2
Molecular Weight	147.13 g/mol
Synonyms	1,3-Isoindoledione; 1H-Isoindole-1,3(2H)-dione; Isoindole-1,3-dione; Phthalic acid imide; Phthalimid; 2,5-Dihydroxy-1,4-benzoquinone (obsolete); Phthalic imide
EINECS	201-603-3

Quality Control

Our Phthalimide is produced under a stringent quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We offer grades suitable for industrial and fine chemical applications, with typical purity levels exceeding 98.5%. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, assay, and impurity profiles are provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your specifications.

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 bases, and moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.5%
Melting Point	233 - 238 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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