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Succinic anhydride, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Succinic anhydride is used as a sizing agent and curative for epoxy resin. It acts as an additive in paper production. It is utilized in the preparation of covalently cross-linked oxidized-alginate and N-succinyl-chitosan hydrogels. It serves as an intermediate for functionalized oxide surfaces on a chip and for polyester resins. Further, it finds use in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and in coatings.
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Succinic anhydride is used as a sizing agent and curative for epoxy resin. It acts as an additive in paper production. It is utilized in the preparation of covalently cross-linked oxidized-alginate and N-succinyl-chitosan hydrogels. It serves as an intermediate for functionalized oxide surfaces on a chip and for polyester resins. Further, it finds use in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and in coatings.
Solubility
Soluble in chloroform.Soluble in chloroform, carbon tetrachloride and alcohol. Slightly soluble in ether. Insoluble in water.
Notes
Moisture sensitive. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, alcohols and amines.
Specifications
Melting Point
118°C to 121°C
Boiling Point
261°C
Assay Percent Range
0.99
Beilstein
108441
Merck Index
148870
Solubility Information
Soluble in chloroform;Soluble in chloroform,carbon tetrachloride and alcohol; Slightly soluble in ether; Insoluble in water.
Formula Weight
100.07
Percent Purity
99%
Density
1.572
Quantity
1000 g
Hazard Category
H302-H314-H317-H334
Hazard Statement
GHS H Statement
H302-H319-H335
Harmful if swallowed.
Causes serious eye irritation.
May cause respiratory irritation.
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
Hazard Class: 8; Packaging Group: II
EINECSNumber
203-570-0
RTECSNumber
WN0875000
TSCA
Yes
storageNote1
Moisture Sensitive
Recommended Storage
Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only
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