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N-(Hydroxymethyl)phthalimide

Also known as: 2-(Hydroxymethyl)isoindoline-1,3-dione, 1H-Isoindole-1,3(2H)-dione, 2-(hydroxymethyl)-, 2-(Hydroxymethyl)-1H-isoindole-1,3(2H)-dione, 2-(hydroxymethyl)-1h-isoindole-3(2h)-dione, 2-methylolisoindoline-1,3-quinone, AURORA KA-454, EINECS 204-241-4, HYDROXYMETHYL PHTHALIMIDE, Hydroxymethyl Phthalimide, IFLAB-BB F0777-0575, MFCD00005899, Methanol,phthalimido, N-Methylolphthalimide, PHTHALIMIDOMETHANOL, Phthalimide, N- (hydroxymethyl)-, Phthalimidylmethanol, oxymethylphthalimide, phthalimidomethyl alcohol

N-(Hydroxymethyl)phthalimide (CAS 118-29-6) is a compound in the Organic Bases category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C9H7NO3 and a molecular weight of 177.157 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of 147-149 °C(lit.), a boiling point of 332.0±25.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.5±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 154.6±23.2 °C. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.
118-29-6
Jingsj CID
J-17040-1
Molecular Formula
C9H7NO3
Molecular Weight
177.157 g/mol
Category
Organic Bases
Last updated
8/21/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Melting Point147-149 °C(lit.)
Boiling Point332.0±25.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Density1.5±0.1 g/cm3
Flash Point154.6±23.2 °C
Exact Mass177.042587
PSA57.61000
LogP0.76
Vapor Pressure0.0±0.8 mmHg at 25°C
Refractive Index1.644

Customs & Trade Information

HS Code2925190090
Summary2925190090 other imides and their derivatives; salts thereof VAT:17.0% Tax rebate rate:9.0% Supervision conditions:none MFN tariff:6.5% General tariff:30.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of N-(Hydroxymethyl)phthalimide?

The CAS number of N-(Hydroxymethyl)phthalimide is 118-29-6.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of N-(Hydroxymethyl)phthalimide?

N-(Hydroxymethyl)phthalimide has molecular formula C9H7NO3 and molecular weight 177.157 g/mol.

What are the upstream and downstream products of N-(Hydroxymethyl)phthalimide?

For N-(Hydroxymethyl)phthalimide, Upstream Products: Formaldehyde, Diethyl phosphite, N-(Bromomethyl)phthalimide; Downstream Products: 3-[(1,3-dioxo-1,3-dihydro-2H-isoindol-2-yl)methyl]benzoic acid, Diethyl (phthalimidomethyl)phosphonate, N-Phthaloylglycine.

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How to cite: Jingsj. "N-(Hydroxymethyl)phthalimide (CAS 118-29-6)". Jingsj Chemical Database. https://www.jingsj.com/compound/J-17040-1 (accessed 2026-11-09).

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