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Maleic Anhydride

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Maleic Anhydride

CAS Number 108-31-6
Molecular Weight 98.06 g/mol
Chemical Formula C4H2O3
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Maleic anhydride or 2,5-Furandion or Maleic acid anhydride is an organic compound with the formula C2H2(CO)2O. It is the acid anhydride of maleic acid. It is a colorless or white solid with an acrid odor. Maleic anhydride is used in many applications including resins, Food additives, Surfactants, and pharmaceutical industries.

General Properties and Specifications of Maleic anhydride or 2,5-Furandion or Maleic acid anhydride Crystals, Powder, Briquettes:
Appearance: White solid Briquettes, powder or crystals.
Odor: Acrid odor.
Assay: 99.5% minimum.
Relative density: about 1.4 to 1.5
Melting point: 53C literature.
Boiling point: 202C literature.
Flash point: 102C.
Auto-ignition temperature: 477C.
Solubility: Soluble in water. It reacts with water to form maleic acid. Soluble in ether and methanol.

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