Maleic anhydride - CAS # 108-31-6

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Chemical Name:  Maleic anhydride

Chemical Formula:  C₄H₂O₃

CAS Number:  108-31-6

Synonyms:  Maleic anhydride;cis-Butenedioic Anhydride;Dihydro-2,5-dioxofuran;Maleic acid anhydride;Toxilic anhydride;Maleic anhydride,briquettes;Anhydrid kyseliny maleinove;Maleinanhydrid;Rcra waste number U147;UN 2215;2,5-Furanedione;Lytron 810;Lytron 820;MA

Appearance:  colourless or white solid with an acrid odour

Melting Point:  53 C

Boiling Point:  201 C

Vapor Density:  3.4 (air = 1)

Vapor Pressure:  0.16 mm Hg at 20 C

Flash Point:  102 C (closed cup)

Water Solubility:  soluble; decomposes

Stability:  Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with water, strong oxidizing agents, alkali metals, strong bases, amines, most common metals, polymerization catalysts and accelerators.

Molecular Weight:  98.0569

Alternate Names:  Maleic Anhydride | MALEICANH

Department:  Organics

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Related Analytes (Maleic anhydride):
Butyric anhydride    Acetic anhydride    Succinic anhydride    Maleic acid    Tetrachlorophthalic anhydride    Trimellitic anhydride acid chloride    Propionic anhydride    Acetic anhydride-d6    2-dodecen-1-ylsuccinic anhydride   

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