1,2,4,5-benzene tetracarboxylic dianhydride
pyromellitic anhydride
Identification
| Name | 1,2,4,5-benzene tetracarboxylic dianhydride |
| IUPAC | furo[3,4-f][2]benzofuran-1,3,5,7-tetrone |
| CAS Number | 89-32-7 |
| EINECS | 201-898-9 |
| FDA UNII | 2Z22T30QZQ |
| Molecular Formula | C10 H2 O6 |
| Molecular Weight | 218.12114000 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00005005 |
| Nikkaji Number | J4.301J |
| Beilstein | 213583 |
Regulatory
| FDA/DG SANTE Petitions, Reviews, Notices | FCN 10 |
| DG SANTE Food Contact Materials | pyromellitic anhydride |
| FDA Mainterm (IAUFC) | 89-32-7 ; PYROMELLITIC DIANHYDRIDE |
Physical Properties
| Assay | 95.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Soluble in | water, 519.1 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) |
No sensory data available
Safety Information
| Preferred SDS | View |
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | oral-guinea pig LD50 1595 mg/kg |
| Dermal Toxicity | Not determined |
| Inhalation Toxicity | inhalation-rat LCLo 150 mg/m3/4H |
GHS Classification
['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']
Safety in Use
| Category | indirect food additives: adhesives and components of coatings |
| Recommendation for 1,2,4,5-benzene tetracarboxylic dianhydride usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| Recommendation for 1,2,4,5-benzene tetracarboxylic dianhydride flavor usage levels up to | not for flavor use. |
Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
benzene-1,2:4,5-tetracarboxylic dianhydride
1H,3H-
benzo(1,2-c:4,5-c')difuran-1,3,5,7-tetrone
furo[3,4-f][2]benzofuran-1,3,5,7-tetrone
pyromellitic 1,2:4,5-dianhydride (6CI)
pyromellitic acid dianhydride
pyromellitic anhydride
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