Reported in EPA TSCA Inventory.

The N-Methylphthalimide is an organic compound with the formula C₉H₇NO₂. The IUPAC name of this chemical is 2-methylisoindole-1,3-dione. With the CAS registry number 550-44-7, it is also named as 1H-Isoindole-1,3(2H)-dione, 2-methyl-. The product's categories are API Intermediates; N-Substituted Maleimides, Succinimides & Phthalimides; N-Substituted Phthalimides; Cyclic ImidesDerivatization Reagents; Carbonyl Compounds; Derivatization Reagents HPLC; Organic Building Blocks; UV-VIS. Besides, it should be stored in a cool and well-ventilated place.

Physical properties about N-Methylphthalimide are: (1)ACD/LogP: 1.56; (2)ACD/LogD (pH 5.5): 1.56; (3)ACD/LogD (pH 7.4): 1.56; (4)ACD/BCF (pH 5.5): 8.96; (5)ACD/BCF (pH 7.4): 8.96; (6)ACD/KOC (pH 5.5): 167.26; (7)ACD/KOC (pH 7.4): 167.26; (8)#H bond acceptors: 3; (9)Polar Surface Area: 37.38 Å²; (10)Index of Refraction: 1.607; (11)Molar Refractivity: 42.35 cm³; (12)Molar Volume: 122.5 cm³; (13)Polarizability: 16.78×10^-24cm³; (14)Surface Tension: 52 dyne/cm; (15)Density: 1.314 g/cm³; (16)Flash Point: 117.4 °C; (17)Enthalpy of Vaporization: 52.51 kJ/mol; (18)Boiling Point: 286 °C at 760 mmHg; (19)Vapour Pressure: 0.00271 mmHg at 25°C.

Preparation: this chemical can be prepared by phthalimide and methanol. This reaction will need reagent PhP(C₆H₄-p-(CH₂)₂C₆F₁₃)₂, DEAD and solvent tetrahydrofuran. The yield is about 91%.

Uses of N-Methylphthalimide: it can be used to produce N-bromomethyl-phthalimide at temperature of 160 - 170 °C. It will need reagent bromine.

When you are using this chemical, please be cautious about it as the following:
This chemical is irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. When you are using it, wear suitable protective clothing. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.

You can still convert the following datas into molecular structure:
(1)SMILES: O=C2c1ccccc1C(=O)N2C
(2)InChI: InChI=1/C9H7NO2/c1-10-8(11)6-4-2-3-5-7(6)9(10)12/h2-5H,1H3
(3)InChIKey: ZXLYYQUMYFHCLQ-UHFFFAOYAF
(4)Std. InChI: InChI=1S/C9H7NO2/c1-10-8(11)6-4-2-3-5-7(6)9(10)12/h2-5H,1H3
(5)Std. InChIKey: ZXLYYQUMYFHCLQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

The toxicity data is as follows: