isophthalic acid
m-benzenedicarboxylic acid
Identification
| Name | isophthalic acid |
| IUPAC | benzene-1,3-dicarboxylic acid |
| CAS Number | 121-91-5 |
| EINECS | 204-506-4 |
| FDA UNII | X35216H9FJ |
| Molecular Formula | C8 H6 O4 |
| Molecular Weight | 166.13262000 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00002516 |
| Nikkaji Number | J2.490B |
| Beilstein | 1909332 |
Regulatory
| FDA/DG SANTE Petitions, Reviews, Notices | FCN 4 |
| DG SANTE Food Contact Materials | isophthalic acid |
| FDA Mainterm (IAUFC) | 121-91-5 ; ISOPHTHALIC ACID |
Physical Properties
| Appearance | white solid (est) |
| Assay | 95.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Soluble in | water, 130 mg/L @ 25 °C (exp) |
No sensory data available
Safety Information
| Preferred SDS | View |
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | intraperitoneal-mouse LD50 4200 mg/kg |
| Dermal Toxicity | Not determined |
| Inhalation Toxicity | Not determined |
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 isophthalic acid usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| Recommendation for isophthalic acid flavor usage levels up to | not for flavor use. |
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Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
1,3-
benzene dicarboxylic acid
meta-
benzene dicarboxylic acid
benzene-1,3-dicarboxylic acid
m-
benzenedicarboxylic acid
meta-
phthalic acid
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