Maleic Anhydride

Maleic anhydride, in its pure state, is a colorless or white solid. It is soluble in water, acetone, alcohol, and dioxane. It comes in multiple forms like rods, flakes, lumps, briquettes, and molten.

Product Details

Formula:

C4H2O3

CAS Number:

108-31-6

Also Known As:

2,5-Furandione; Maleic acid anhydride; Butenedioic anhydride; Toxilic anhydride; 2,5-dioxofuran

Structure:

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applications:

Maleic anhydride is used in polyester resins, the manufacture of fumaric and tartaric acid, pesticides and fungicides, preservative for oils and fats, and textiles.

Typical Specifications

Data is representative of average lots;
data taken from specific lots may vary.

Appearance

Colorless or white solid

Boiling Point, °C

200

Density, g/cm3

1.48

Flash Point, °C

102

Melting point, °C

51 - 56

Molecular weight, g/mol

98.06

Odor

Pungent odor

Purity, %

99.5

Refractive index, n20/D

1.554

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