Maleic Anhydride
Quantity
Unit
CAS #
108-31-6
PRODUCT
SYNONYM
MA; MAA; MALA; MAN; cis-Butenedioic anhydride; 2,5-Furandione; 2,5 Furandione
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FORMULA
C4H2O3
PRODUCT TYPE
Organic
CHEMICAL STRUCTURE
ODOR
Mild acrid odor.
DROPPING POINT
Aprox. 202 ºC
MELTING POINT
Approx. 53ºC
VAPOR PRESSURE (MM HG)
10 @79ºC
VAPOR DENSITY
3.38
SOLUBILITY TEST (10 GRAMS IN 80 GRAM IPOPROPYL ALCOHOL)
Soluble in water.
ODOR THRESHOLD
0.32 ppm
SPECIFIC GRAVITY (20°C)
1.43 (Solid)
PERCENT VOLATILE BY WEIGHT
0
FLASH POINT COC °C
215 ºF
PURITY
99.5% min
MOLECULAR WEIGHT (THEORETICAL)
98.06
COLOR
colorless needles
MOLECULAR WEIGHT
FLASH POINT
(cc) 102 c
SOLUBILITY
acetone, ethyl acetate, hydrocarbons, alcohol, dioxane, oxygenated solvs.
BOILING POINT
200 c
DENSITY
0.934 (204 c)
PARTLY SOLUBLE
in chloroform, benzene
NOTES
Maleic anhydride is a useful chemical intermediate in in organic synthesis. It is often used to make downstream derivatives for plastics, adhesives and coatings. Its hydrolyzed form is maleic acid.
Maleic anhydride is also a dispersant; it compounds with sulfurous additives and acts as a dispersant in drilling mud.
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CLASS
Specialty Chemicals, Chemical Intermediates, Adhesives, Coatings and Sealants Chemicals, Drilling and Completion Fluids, Organic Intermediates and Compounds, Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) Chemicals
FUNCTIONS
Drilling Fluid Additives, Dispersant
INDUSTRY
Industrial Drilling, Oil and Gas Production, Drilling Fluid, Hydraulic Fracturing, Fracking
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