Maleic anhydride

CAS: 108-31-6

Ref. 3D-FM33312

Product Information

• Name: Maleic anhydride
• Synonyms: 2,5-Furandione, 2,5-Dihydrofuran-2,5-dione, A 1018, Anhidrido Maleico, Anhydride maleique, Baolilong A 1018, Bm 10, Crystal Man, Crystal Man AB, Dihydro-2,5-dioxofuran, Furan-2,5-Dione, Gr 216, Ha 59, Hg 3-993-76, M 188, MA, Maleic acid anhydride, MaleicAnhydride, Maleinsaeureanhydrid, Maleinsaureanhydrid, Nourymix MA 901, Nsc 137651, Nsc 137652, Nsc 137653, Nsc 9568, Sodium n-amylxanthate, Toxilic anhydride, Ws 8201, cis-Butanedioic anhydride, cis-Butenedioic anhydride

Description

Maleic anhydride is the monomer of an aliphatic unsaturated anhydride that reacts with a hydroxyl group to form an ester. It has been used as a chemical intermediate, as well as in the production of polymers. Maleic anhydride is also used in the manufacture of some inhalers and nebulizers to deliver drugs to the lungs. Maleic anhydride has inhibitory properties against chronic bronchitis, which may be due to its ability to inhibit the formation of 2-aminoterephthalic acid from terephthalic acid and ammonia. Maleic anhydride can be used for the oxidation of various alcohols and amines, but it does not oxidize carboxylic acids or aromatic compounds. Maleic anhydride is soluble in water vapor and reacts with oxygen in air at elevated temperatures, forming maleates and water. FTIR spectroscopy can be used to identify this compound by examining its absorption bands

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 98.06 g/mol
• Formula: C₄H₂O₃
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: White Powder