Phthalimide (CED0003237)

Phthalimide (C8H5NO2) is an organic compound with an average molecular weight of 147.13 g/mol. Phthalimide belongs to the isoindolines, a subclass of isoindoles and derivatives within the organic compounds. In industrial applications, it is utilized as a fungicide (PMC4199608) and as a ligand (PMC12663143). The compound has been identified in 37 recorded sources across multiple sectors. These include electrical and electronic equipment, such as antennas, coils, communication cables or conductors, auxiliary devices, and adjustable resistors. It is found in household cleaning and consumer products, including soap dispensers, pipe accessories, soap detergents, bleaching agents, and perfumes within detergents and soaps. Within food, food processing, and cookware, it is associated with food preservation, processing meats, fermentation processes for beer, and food contact materials. Additional sources include indoor air, drinking water, and building and construction materials such as tents or canopies and fencing. Exposure to phthalimide may occur through oral, inhalation, and touch routes. Regarding health effects, the compound is associated with psoriasis (PMC6212999).