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Maleic anhydride, 98+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Maleic anhydride is used in the preparation of unsaturated polyester resins, 4-butanediol, fumairc acid, tetrahydrofuran and gamma-butyrolactone. It is also used as lubricating oil additives, dispersants, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancements, floor polishes and corrosion inhibitors. It finds application in personal care products like hair sprays. Further, it is used in water treatment chemicals, detergents, pharmaceuticals and copolymers. It is an active substrate for Diels-Alder reactions and dimerizes to form cyclobutane tetracarboxylic dianhydride .
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Maleic anhydride is used in the preparation of unsaturated polyester resins, 4-butanediol, fumairc acid, tetrahydrofuran and gamma-butyrolactone. It is also used as lubricating oil additives, dispersants, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancements, floor polishes and corrosion inhibitors. It finds application in personal care products like hair sprays. Further, it is used in water treatment chemicals, detergents, pharmaceuticals and copolymers. It is an active substrate for Diels-Alder reactions and dimerizes to form cyclobutane tetracarboxylic dianhydride .
Solubility
Soluble in water, acetone and dioxane. Slightly soluble in methanol, chloroform and benzene.
Notes
Moisture sensitive. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, strong bases, strong reducing agents, alkali metals and amines.
Specifications
Melting Point
52°C to 56°C
Boiling Point
202°C
Flash Point
103°C (217°F)
Assay Percent Range
≥98%
Quantity
250 g
UN Number
UN2215
Beilstein
106909
Sensitivity
Moisture sensitive
Merck Index
14,5704
Solubility Information
Soluble in water,acetone and dioxane. Slightly soluble in methanol,chloroform and benzene.
Hazard Category
H302-H314-H317-H334-H372-H500
Hazard Statement
GHS H Statement
H334-H314-H302-H317
May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled.
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Harmful if swallowed.
May cause an allergic skin reaction.
Precautionary Statement
P260-P264b-P270-P271-P272-P280-P284-P285-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P330-P331-P333+P313-P363-P501c
DOTInformation
Transport Hazard Class: 8; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: MALEIC ANHYDRIDE
EINECSNumber
203-571-6
RTECSNumber
ON3675000
TSCA
Yes
storageNote1
Moisture Sensitive
Recommended Storage
Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only
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