Tetrachlorophthalic Acid

Name:
Tetrachlorophthalic Acid
Detailed information:

M Formula:	C6Cl4(CO2H)2
Properties:
Colorless, crystalline plates. Soluble in hot water; sparingly soluble in cold water.
Derivation:
By passing a stream of chlorine through a mixture of phthalic anhydride and antimony pentachloride.
Use:
Dyes, intermediates.