Trimellitic Anhydride

White to off-white flakes used mainly in the esterification of alcohols.

Description

White to off-white flakes with a musty odor. It is stable under ordinary conditions and has similar structure to phthalic anhydride. Uses: Mainly used in the esterification of alcohols, in the production of resins for electrode-position and powder coatings, a binder for glass fibers and other aggregates, an embossng agent for vinyl flooring, a curing agent for epoxy resins, and also as an intermediate for the synthesis of surface coatings chemicals, adhesives, polymers, dyes, printing inks, pharmaceuticals, and agrochemicals. CAS# (552-30-7)

Additional information

Abbreviation

TMA

CAS No

552-30-7