| Business Type | Manufacturer, Exporter, Supplier, Retailer |
| Chemical formula | C8H5NO2 |
| Molar mass | 147.133 g·mol−1 |
| Appearance | White solid |
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| Location | Worldwide |
Product Details
| Melting point | 238 °C (460 °F; 511 K) |
| Boiling point | 336 °C (637 °F; 609 K) sublimes |
| Solubility in water | <0.1 g/100 ml (19.5 °C) |
| Acidity (pKa) | 8.3 |
| Basicity (pKb) | 5.7 |
| Magnetic susceptibility (χ) | −78.4×10−6 cm3/mol |
Phthalimide is the organic compound with the formula C6H4(CO)2NH. It is the imide derivative of phthalic anhydride. It is a sublimable white solid that is slightly soluble in water but more so upon addition of base. It is used as a precursor to other organic compounds as a masked source of ammonia
