Phthalimide

Versatile imide intermediate offering superior stability and reactivity, enabling cleaner, more controlled synthesis than comparable cyclic precursors.

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Product Description

Engineered for high performance synthesis workflows, this versatile intermediate delivers exceptional reliability in demanding industrial processes. Its stable imide structure enables efficient downstream transformations, making it a preferred choice for technical professionals in pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty chemistry.

Built on a strong manufacturing foundation, we ensure consistently high-grade material quality, supported by robust production standards and dependable supply performance.

With consistent quality and broad reactivity, it supports precise formulation and controlled synthesis. A trusted solution for B2B users seeking dependable building block performance.

THESE SPECIAL FEATURES MAKE THIS PRODUCT SO SUCCESSFUL

Highly stable imide structure ensures reliable performance in diverse synthesis pathways
Acts as an efficient precursor and masked ammonia source in organic chemistry
Supports broad functionalization, enabling creation of multiple derivative classes
Widely applicable across pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, dyes, and specialty materials
Niche but essential intermediate with steady global demand and proven industrial relevance
Backed by reliable production processes ensuring consistent product performance
Supported by an established supply framework enabling dependable availability

THE MOST COMMON AREAS OF APPLICATION

Rubber: A tough, elastic polymeric material derived either from natural latex or produced synthetically, used in a wide range of industrial and technical applications
Agrochemicals: Chemicals used in agriculture, for example as fungicides or insecticides, supporting crop protection and yield improvement
Pharmaceuticals: Intermediate for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients and advanced intermediates, for example supporting the development of APIs, prodrugs and fine chemicals in medicinal chemistry.

Molecular Formula

C8 H5 N O2

Molar weight

147

CAS (CAS Number)

85-41-6

Polymer auxiliaries

Chemical synthesis

Crop Protection

Manufacturing of dyestuffs

Manufacturing of antibiotics

Manufacturing of insecticides / acaricides

Polymerisation initiator

Copying paper

Manufacturing of printing inks

Manufacturing of pharmaceutical agents

Manufacturing of textiles dyestuffs

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