Pyromellitic dianhydride
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1H,3H-Benzo[1,2-c:4,5-c′]difuran-1,3,5,7-tetrone | |
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C10H2O6 | |
Molar mass | 218.120 g·mol−1 |
Appearance | White solid |
Density | 1.68 g/cm3 |
Melting point | 283 to 286 °C (541 to 547 °F; 556 to 559 K) |
Boiling point | 397 to 400 °C (747 to 752 °F; 670 to 673 K) |
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GHS Signal word | Danger |
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H317, H318, H334 |
P261, P272, P280, P285, P302+352, P304+341, P305+351+338, P310, P321, P333+313, P342+311, P363, P501 | |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). | |
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Pyromellitic dianhydride (PMDA) is an organic compound with the formula C6H2(C2O3)2. It is the double carboxylic acid anhydride that is used in the preparation of polyimide polymers such as Kapton. It is a white, hygroscopic solid. It forms a hydrate.
Preparation[]
It is prepared by gas-phase oxidation of 1,2,4,5-tetramethylbenzene (or related tetrasubstituted benzene derivatives). An idealized equation is:[1]
- C6H2(CH3)4 + 6 O2 → C6H2(C2O3)2 + 6 H2O
In the laboratory, it can be prepared by dehydration of pyromellitic acid using acetic anhydride.[2]
Reactions[]
PMDA is an electron-acceptor, forming a variety of charge-transfer complexes. It reacts with amines to diimides, C6H2[(CO)2NR]2 which also have acceptor properties.[4]
Safety[]
Evidence suggests that PMDA causes occupational asthma.[5]
References[]
- ^ F. Röhrscheid (2012). "Carboxylic Acids, Aromatic". Ullmann's Encyclopedia of Industrial Chemistry. Weinheim: Wiley-VCH. doi:10.1002/14356007.a05_249.
- ^ E. Philippi, R. Thelen. (1930). "Pyromellitic Acid". Organic Syntheses. 10: 90. doi:10.15227/orgsyn.010.0090.
- ^ Robertson, B. E.; Stezowski, J. J. (1978). "The crystal structure of the π-molecular complex of anthracene with pyromellitic dianhydride at –120°C". Acta Crystallographica Section B. 34 (10): 3005–3011. doi:10.1107/S0567740878009929.
- ^ Song, Zhiping; Zhan, Hui; Zhou, Yunhong (2010). "Polyimides: Promising Energy-Storage Materials". Angewandte Chemie International Edition. 49 (45): 8444–8448. doi:10.1002/anie.201002439. PMID 20862664.CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
- ^ Madsen, Milene Torp; Skadhauge, Lars Rauff; Nielsen, Anders Daldorph; Baelum, Jesper; Sherson, David Lee (2019). "Pyromellitic dianhydride (PMDA) may cause occupational asthma". Occupational and Environmental Medicine. 76 (3): 175–177. doi:10.1136/oemed-2018-105295. PMC 6581108. PMID 30635433.
Categories:
- Phthalic anhydrides