Phthalimide

Introduction

The acid called Phthalimide is a compound that is very organic in nature. They are a part of a certain acid that makes for a part of phthalic anhydride. The formula of this acid is known as $\mathrm{C_6H_4(CO)_2NH}$. The source of this product helps to cover a source of ammonia

What is Phthalimide?

Phthalimide is a product that comes from the part of organic chemistry. This compound is slightly acidic in nature as it is a derivative of phthalic anhydride. The derivative is imide in nature as they are going to fall under the functional group of the organic compounds. This type of organic compound is very sublime by nature.  This is the reason why they are white this makes them very soluble in a solvent like water.  This white compound is soluble in a bowl of water only if some kind of product that is used is very basic. This acid is formed as a base that has a decent trait of conjugation as they are going to have a very stable resonance. This acid comes from the group that has a proper site which is acidic. In this condition, these acids make a base of hydroxide that is very strong.

Figure 1: Phthalimide structure

Preparation of Phthalimide

The preparation of phthalimide is done by putting a certain amount of heat on a phthalic anhydride. There is a proper mix of aqueous ammonia along with this solution of phthalic anhydride. There is a different approach followed by many to produce phthalimide.

In this method, the anhydride is fused with a certain amount of ammonia when it is in its carbonate form. This is the alternative approach that is able to make phthalimide which is slightly acidic. The form of this acid is called ethanolic potassium hydroxide which looks for the formation of potassium Phthalimide.

Properties of Phthalimide

The properties of Phthalimide are listed below in the form of points. There is a vast range of properties that are present in phthalimide. They are listed down under this section –

• The matter is very white and they are also solid in composition.

• The mass of this organic compound is 147.33 grams per molecule.

• The melting point of this organic compound is 238° C and the point where this acid starts to boil is 336° C.

All of these points are falling under the physical properties of this acid in its organic compound. The properties that are going to come after this one are associated with chemical aspects. This is the reason why all the points under this section are going to show the same.

• This organic compound is very acidic and the pH value of this acid is 8.3.

• The resonance of this organic compound is always stable by nature.

• The derivative of this product shows it is very imide by nature. This means the acid falls under the functional group of organic chemistry.

• The acid has a few heteroatoms that are present in it when the compound is slightly acidic.

• When this chemical compound undergoes the process of reaction with a base it can make a grain of salt.

• There are two groups of carbonyl present in this acid. These two groups of carbonyl are very electrophilic in nature. This is the reason why the concentration of this acid becomes very high.

These are the chemical properties of phthalimide that can be observed when the acid starts to react with some chemicals.

Uses of Phthalimide

Figure 2: Medical usage of Phthalimide

The uses of phthalamide are as follows -

• They are used in the chemical industry where ammonia is produced.

• The organic acid is highly used in industries where cloths are coloured by using the process of dying.

• The acids are highly used in the production of peptides by carrying out a process of synthesising certain chemicals.

• The acid is organic this is the reason why they have a huge role in the pharmaceutical industry.

Health Effects of Phthalimide

The health of this acid is that it causes some problems in breathing. The other problem is that it causes some irritation in the eyes. When a small drop of the acid falls on the skin they cause some minor burns. The effect of this acid on human health is minor as all it does is give some irritation to the organs mentioned above.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, all the learners are able to go through the phthalimide. The tutorial has a proper distinction of classes in order to help all the learners get a proper jest of the concept. One of them is here to deal with the physical traits that are found by the experts. The industrial uses of the chemicals and effects of this acid on the health of human beings are used to conclude the tutorial.

FAQs

Q1. What are the melting and boiling point of this organic compound?

Ans. The melting and boiling point of this organic compound are 238° C and 336° C. These are the readings that were observed when this organic acid was used observed.

Q2. How is the phthalimide acid used to make salt?

Ans. The process of making salt by the phthalimide acid is done by mixing base in a chemical form. The base has to be very strong by nature in order to make this happen.

Q3. What is the industrial use of phthalimide?

Ans. The commercial use of phthalimide is done in the industry where cloth are coloured with certain dyes. Another industry where this organic acid is used is in the chemical industry where ammonia is used.