Description
[3,3′-Bifuran]-2,2′,5,5′-tetrone, tetrahydro- (CAS No. 4534-73-0) is a high-purity organic compound with the molecular formula C8H6O6. Also known as 1,2,3,4-Butanetetracarboxylic dianhydride, this dianhydride derivative features a bifuran backbone with tetrone functionality, making it a valuable intermediate in polymer synthesis and specialty chemical applications. Its IUPAC name, 3-(2,5-dioxooxolan-3-yl)oxolane-2,5-dione, reflects its structural complexity and reactivity. This compound is supplied as a fine powder or crystalline solid, ensuring consistent performance in research and industrial processes. Ideal for use in advanced material science, it is rigorously tested for purity and stability, meeting the stringent requirements of academic and industrial researchers.
Properties
- CAS Number: 4534-73-0
- Complexity: 310
- IUPAC Name: 3-(2,5-dioxotetrahydrofuran-3-yl)tetrahydrofuran-2,5-dione
- InChI: InChI=1S/C8H6O6/c9-5-1-3(7(11)13-5)4-2-6(10)14-8(4)12/h3-4H,1-2H2
- InChI Key: OLQWMCSSZKNOLQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- Exact Mass: 198.01643791
- Molecular Formula: C8H6O6
- Molecular Weight: 198.13
- SMILES: C1C(C(=O)OC1=O)C2CC(=O)OC2=O
- Topological: 86.7
- Monoisotopic Mass: 198.01643791
- Synonyms: [3,3′-Bifuran]-2,2′,5,5′-tetrone, tetrahydro-, 1,2,3,4-Butanetetracarboxylic dianhydride, EINECS 224-877-6, DTXSID20884086, (3,3′-Bifuran)-2,2′,5,5′-tetrone, tetrahydro-, Tetrahydro(3,3′-bifuran)-2,2′,5,5′-tetraone, Tetrahydro[3,3′-bifuran]-2,2′,5,5′-tetraone, DTXCID601023556, 224-877-6, 4534-73-0, [3,3′-Bifuran]-2,2′,5,5′-tetrone,tetrahydro-, 3-(2,5-dioxooxolan-3-yl)oxolane-2,5-dione, butane-1,2,3,4-tetracarboxylic dianhydride, tetrahydro-[3,3′-bifuran]-2,2′,5,5′-tetraone, 1,2,3,4-Butanetetracarboxylicdianhydride (BDA), NSC512767, SCHEMBL114258, Butanetetracarboxylicdianhydride, OLQWMCSSZKNOLQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N, MFCD00671500, MFCD00674190, AKOS015915092, NSC-512767, SB45079, AS-87180, NS00044842, 3-(2,5-dioxo-3-oxolanyl)oxolane-2,5-dione, Tetrahydro[3,3′-bifuran]-2,2′,5,5′-tetrone, A826783, 3-[2,5-bis(oxidanylidene)oxolan-3-yl]oxolane-2,5-dione
Application
This compound serves as a key monomer in the synthesis of polyimides and other high-performance polymers, offering excellent thermal and chemical resistance. It is also utilized in the production of specialty adhesives and coatings, where its dianhydride functionality enables cross-linking and enhanced material properties. Researchers leverage its reactivity in organic synthesis to develop novel heterocyclic compounds and pharmaceutical intermediates.
Safety and Hazards
GHS Hazard Statements
- H302 (50%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
- H312 (25%): Harmful in contact with skin [Warning Acute toxicity, dermal]
- H315 (75%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
- H319 (100%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
- H332 (25%): Harmful if inhaled [Warning Acute toxicity, inhalation]
- H335 (25%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]
Precautionary Statements
- P261, P264, P264+P265, P270, P271, P280, P301+P317, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P317, P319, P321, P330, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P403+P233, P405, and P501
Hazard Classes and Categories
- Acute Tox. 4 (50%)
- Acute Tox. 4 (25%)
- Skin Irrit. 2 (75%)
- Eye Irrit. 2 (100%)
- Acute Tox. 4 (25%)
- STOT SE 3 (25%)
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