Tetrahydrophthalic Anhydride - THPA

Tetrahydrophthalic Anhydride (THPA) is a white crystalline powder. It is slightly soluble in benzene and acetone and it is also sensitive to moisture.

Product Details

Formula:

C8H8O3

CAS Number:

85-43-8 and 935-79-5

Also Known As:

cis-1,2,3,6-Tetrahydrophthalic anhydride; cis-4-Cyclohexene-1,2-dicarboxylic anhydride

Structure:

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applications:

Tetrahydrophthalic Anhydride is an anhydride hardener mainly used in the fields of coatings, epoxy resin curing agents, polyester resins, adhesives, plasticizers, pesticides, etc. It is also used as a chemical intermediate for light colored alkyds.

Typical Specifications

Data is representative of average lots;
data taken from specific lots may vary.

Appearance

White crystalline powder

Boiling Point, °C

195/5 mmHg

Density, g/cm3

1.36

Flash Point, °C

157

Melting point, °C

102

Molecular weight, g/mol

152.15

Odor

Odorless

Purity, %

99

Refractive index, n20/D

1.4810

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