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Trimellitic Anhydride

Trimellitic Anhydride

Chemical Formula:

C9H4O5

CAS Number:

552-30-7

Trimellitic Anhydride

Chemical Formula:

C9H4O5

CAS Number:

552-30-7

Trimellitic Anhydride is a white crystalline solid widely used in various industries. It serves as a crucial monomer in the production of polyester and polyimide resins, offering exceptional heat resistance and electrical insulation properties. Additionally, it acts as a curing agent for epoxy resins and a flame retardant in plastics. Its cross-linking abilities make it valuable in coatings, adhesives, and sealants, ensuring improved durability and performance. Trimellitic anhydride’s versatile applications make it an essential component in numerous industrial processes.

Characteristics

Molar Weight

192.13 (g/mol).

Melting Point

165-172 degrees Celsius (329-342 degrees Fahrenheit).

Boiling Point

Solubility

Low solubility in water, but soluble in organic solvents like acetone and benzene.

Density

1.5 grams per cubic centimeter (g/cm³).

Forms

solid powder or crystalline form.

Odor

USES AND APPLICATIONS

Key applications

  • Polyester resin production
  • Polyimide resin production
  • Curing agent for epoxy resins
  • Flame retardant in plastics
  • Cross-linking agent in coatings, adhesives, and sealants

Industries

  • Automotive industry
  • Electrical and electronics industry
  • Construction industry
  • Coatings and paints industry
  • Adhesives and sealants industry
  • Plastics industry
  • Textile industry
  • Aerospace industry
  • Chemical manufacturing industry
  • Polymer industry

Synonyms

1,2,4-Benzenetricarboxylic anhydride, 1,2,4-Trimellitic anhydride, TMA, TMAH, TMA anhydride, Anhydride TMA, Anhydride of trimellitic acid.

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