Maleic anhydride
CAS No:108-31-6Molecular StructureSamples
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Molecular Formula:C4H2O3
Molecular Weight:98.06
Density:1.48 g/ml at 25 °C
Physical Properties:Maleic anhydride is a colorless or white solid with an acidic taste at room temperature, toxic, and can strongly irritate the mucosa; Soluble in acetone, chloroform, and ether, slightly soluble in petroleum ether.
Applications:Maleic anhydride is an important basic raw material for unsaturated organic anhydrides, mainly used in the production of unsaturated polyester resin, alkyd resin, pesticide malathion, high-efficiency and low toxicity pesticide 4049, and long-acting iodamine; It is also a coating, maleic rosin, polymaleic anhydride, and maleic anhydride styrene copolymer.