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Tetraphenylphthalic anhydride (CAS 4741-53-1)

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CAS Number:
4741-53-1
Molecular Weight:
452.51
Molecular Formula:
C32H20O3
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Tetraphenylphthalic anhydride is a distinctive organic compound, primarily recognized for its pivotal role in polymer chemistry and material science research. Structurally, it is characterized by the presence of four phenyl groups attached to a phthalic anhydride moiety, which significantly alters its physical and chemical properties compared to its unmodified counterpart. The compound serves as a intermediate in the synthesis of advanced polymers and co-polymers, leveraging its high reactivity towards nucleophilic agents due to the anhydride functional group. This reactivity is essential for creating polymers with tailored properties, including enhanced thermal stability, mechanical strength, and chemical resistance, making it an invaluable tool in the development of high-performance materials. Additionally, tetraphenylphthalic anhydride is utilized in research focused on organic synthesis methodologies, where its bulky phenyl groups are exploited to study steric effects on reaction mechanisms and kinetics, providing insights into the design of novel organic reactions and compounds.


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Tetraphenylphthalic anhydride, 250 mg

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250 mg
$115.00