Maleic anhydride is a cyclic dicarboxylic anhydride that is the cyclic anhydride of maleic acid. it appears as colorless crystalline needles, flakes, pellets, rods, briquettes, lumps or a fused mass. Used to make paints and plastics and other chemicals.
Synonym/Trade Name: CIS-BUTENEDIOIC ANHYDRIDE; 2,5-Furandione
CAS No:108-31-6
CHEMICAL FORMULA:C4H2O3
Typical Physical Properties
(These properties are typical but do not constitute specifications.)
Properties
Specifications
Molecular weight (g/mol)
98.06
Boiling point @ 760 mm Hg
202.0 °C
Flash point (Tag Closed Cup)
102 °C
Specific gravity
no data available
Density
1.5 g/cm³
Solubility @20 °C
no data available
Evaporation rate (n-butyl acetate = 1.0)
no data available
coating
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