N-Hydroxyphthalimide

Agent Name
N-Hydroxyphthalimide
CAS Number
524-38-9
Formula
C8-H5-N-O3
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
N-Hydroxyphthalimide formula graphical representation
Synonyms
2-Hydroxyphthalimide; F 802; 1H-Isoindole-1,3(2H)-dione, 2-hydroxy-; Phthalimide, N-hydroxy-; [ChemIDplus] 2-Hydroxy-1H-isoindole-1,3(2H)-dione; NHPI; [Merck Index]
Category
Other Nitrogen Rings
Description
Yellowish or colorless solid; [Merck Index] White or off-white crystalline powder; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used as a catalyst for oxidation reactions; [Merck Index]
Comments
Intravenous LD50 (mouse) = 178 mg/kg; [RTECS] "Causes contact dermatitis." [ChemIDplus] A skin and strong eye irritant; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] See "N-Aminophthalimide."
Reference Link #1
Contact allergy to N-hydroxyphthalimide.
Biomedical References
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Exposure Assessment

Vapor Pressure
2.46E-09 mm Hg

Adverse Effects

Skin Sensitizer
Yes

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Diseases

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