Phthalamide
Agent Name
Phthalamide
CAS Number
88-96-0
Formula
C8-H8-N2-O2
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
1,2-Benzenedicarboxamide; P-D; Phthaldiamide; Phthalic acid diamide; o-Carbamoylbenzamide; o-Phthalic acid diamide; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Amides, Other
Description
Colorless solid; [Hawley]
Sources/Uses
Used as intermediate and laboratory reagent; [Hawley] Used as a curing agent for epoxy resins, e.g., paints; [NTP]
Comments
Intraperitoneal LD50 (rat) = 4004 mg/kg; Effects included muscle weakness and respiratory depression; [RTECS] Causes liver injury in chronic high-dose inhalation studies of rats; [NTP] May cause irritation; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
3.25E-08 mm Hg
Adverse Effects
Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: