Specification
Description
Isophthalic acid is an organic compound with the formula C6H4(CO2H)2. This colourless solid is an isomer of phthalic acid and terephthalic acid.
Synonyms
m-Phthalic Acid;
Benzene-1,3-dicarboxylic Acid
IUPAC Name
benzene-1,3-dicarboxylic acid
Canonical SMILES
C1=CC(=CC(=C1)C(=O)O)C(=O)O
InChI
InChI=1S/C8H6O4/c9-7(10)5-2-1-3-6(4-5)8(11)12/h1-4H,(H,9,10)(H,11,12)
InChI Key
QQVIHTHCMHWDBS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Boiling Point
214.32°C (rough estimate)
Solubility
Insoluble in water.Soluble in methanol, acetone
Appearance
White to Almost White Powder to Crystal
Storage
Store under inert gas
Autoignition Temperature
700 °C
Color/Form
Crystalline powder;Colorless crystals;Needles from water or alcohol
Condition To Avoid
Hygroscopic
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count
1
Decomposition
When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and fumes.
Degree of solubility in water
0.13 g/l 25 °C
Exact Mass
166.026609g/mol
Hazard Statements
H320 : Causes eye irritation.
Heat of Vaporization
1.0921X10+8 J/kmol at the melting point of 619.15 K (346 °C)
Monoisotopic Mass
166.026609g/mol
Other Experimental
Heat of formation: -802 kJ/mol at 25 °C;VP: 0.009 Pa (0.0675 mm Hg) at 100 °C;Triple point temperature and pressure = 619.15 K (estimated to be equal to the melting point), 2.8020X10+3 Pa;Boiling point = 753.00 K (Based on predicted value for phthalic acid by Meissner's method with a suitable adjustment for isomerism based on similar compound relationships.);Melting point = 619.15 K (determined in sealed tube);Density = 9.0710 kmol/cu m at 20 °C;Heat of sublimation: 106.7 kJ/mol at 25 °C;log Kow = -2.34 at pH 7 (OECD 107 method);Henry's Law constant = 2.18X10-12 atm-cu m/mol at 25 °C(est);Hydroxyl radical reaction rate constant = 1.3X10-12 cu cm/molecule-sec at 25 °C (est)
Precautionary Statements
P264 : Wash skin thoroughly after handling.P337 + P313 : If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/ attention.P305 + P351 + P338 : IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
Refractive Index
1.5100 (estimate)
Safety Description
24/25-36-26
Stability
Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong bases.
Storage Conditions
Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances.
Vapor Pressure
2.6X10-8 mm Hg at 25 °C(est)
Viscosity
0.00025186 Pa-s at 619.15K (346 °C)