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Maleic Anhydride

Identification

Synonyms: MA; 2,5-Furandione; cis-Butenedioic anhydride; Maleic acid anhydride

CAS No.: 108-31-6

Molecular Weight: 98.058

Molecular Formula: C4H2O3

Structural Formula:

b.p.: 200 deg C
m.p.: 52-55 deg C
Vapor Pressure: 0.16 mm Hg @ 20 deg C
Liquid Density: 1.314 g/cm³

Application

Maleic anhydride is used in synthesis of unsaturated polyester resin (UPR), DBO, THF, GBL, coating, tartaric acid, lubricating oil additive, pesticide and maleic acid

Specification

Parameters

Specification

purity

99.5% min.

melting color (APHA)

25 max.

solidifying Point 524. Deg.C min.

ash 0.005% max.

Iron 5 ppm max.

appearance white flake or powder

Standard Packing

25 kgs/bag.

Risks and Safety Info

UN 2215, Class 8, acidic corrosive, Organic, PG III

For more information, please see MSDS