Synonyms
1,2,4-Benzenetricarboxylic anhydride
1,3-Dioxo-1,3-dihydroisobenzofuran-5-carboxylic acid
Anhydrotrimellic acid
Description
It has a role as an epitope, an allergen and a hapten. It is a cyclic dicarboxylic anhydride, a dioxo monocarboxylic acid and a member of 2-benzofurans. It is functionally related to a phthalic anhydride and a trimellitic acid.
SMILES
C1=CC2=C(C=C1C(=O)O)C(=O)OC2=O
Appearance
Crystals or off-white flakes
Density, g/cm3
1.55 at 68 °F
Melting Point
161-163.5 ℃
Vapour Pressure
0.00000986 [mmHg]