Maleic Anhydride 98%


Synonym:  2,5-Furandione
Linear Formula:  C4H2O3
Molecular Weight:  98.06g/mol
CAS Number: 108-31-6

Properties

Vapour pressure 0.16 mmHg ( 20 ℃)
Water Solubility Soluble
Autoignition temp. 870 ℉
Explosion limit 7.1 %
Refractive index 1.554
B pt. 200 ℃ (lit.)
M pt. 51-56 ℃(lit.)
Density 1.48g/cm3

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H302 - H314 - H317 - H334 - H372
Precautionary Statement  P260 - P280 - P301 + P312 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P304 + P340 + P310 - P305 + P351 + P338
Symbol
Signal word Danger
HS Code 2917140000
Flash point 103℃
Storage Temp. Store at room temperature.
Storage Class 8
Packaging Poly Bottle
UN Number 2215

Description

Recommended products
Beta-Alanine 98%

Application
Maleic anhydride may be used in the synthesis of unsaturated polyester resins and as a reactant in synthesizing important products such as agricultural chemicals lubricant additives and food acidulatents.

Purpose
For R&D use onlynot for drug household or other uses.

General Description
The structure of maleic acid consists of four carbon molecules along with carboxylate groups on either ends with a double bond between the central carbon atoms. The anhydride of maleic acid has five atoms in its cyclic molecule the unsaturated bond undergoes free radical polymerization in the presence of an initiator.