Description / Application
Trimellitic anhydride is a 2-benzofuran compound having oxo groups at the 1- and 3-positions and a carboxy substituent at the 5-position; the cyclic anhydride formed from the carboxy groups at the 1- and 2-positions of trimellitic acid. It has a role as an allergen, an epitope and a hapten. It is a dioxo monocarboxylic acid, a cyclic dicarboxylic anhydride and a member of 2-benzofurans. It is functionally related to a trimellitic acid and a phthalic anhydride.
Identities
| Alternative Name | 1,2,4-Benzenetricarboxylic anhydride; Benzene-1,2,4-tricarboxylic anhydride |
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| Molecular Formula | C9H4O5 |
| Molecular Weight | 192.12 |
| MFCD | MFCD00005925 |
Safety
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| Signal Word | Danger |
| Hazard Statements | H302;H318;H334;H335 |
| Precautionary Statements | P261;P264;P270;P271;P280;P285;P301+P312;P304+P340;P305+P351+P338;P310;P330;P403+P233;P405;P501 |