Isatoic anhydride

Agent Name
Isatoic anhydride
CAS Number
118-48-9
Formula
C8-H5-N-O3
Major Category
Plastics & Rubber
Isatoic anhydride formula graphical representation
Synonyms
Anthranilic acid, N-carboxy-, cyclic anhydride; Benzoic acid, 2-(carboxyamino)-, cyclic anhydride; Isatoic acid anhydride; N-Carboxyanthranilic anhydride; 2H-3,1-Benzoxazine-2,4(1H)-dione; 4H-3,1-Benzoxazine-2,4(1H)-dione; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Acid Anhydrides, Cyclic
Description
Tan solid; [Hawley] Grey powder; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used to make polymer curing agents, anthranilic esters, heterocyclic compounds, benzyne, saccharin, methyl anthranilate, and pesticides; Also used as a corrosion inhibitor in engine lubricants and as a modifier of natural and synthetic polymers and resins; [HSDB]
Comments
An eye irritant; May cause skin sensitization; [eChemPortal: ESIS] Danger of skin sensitization; [MAK] An irritant; May cause skin sensitization; [MSDSonline] See "ACID ANHYDRIDES."
Biomedical References
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Exposure Assessment

Adverse Effects

Skin Sensitizer
Yes

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