maleic anhydride
cis-butenedioic anhydride
Identification
| Name | maleic anhydride |
| CAS Number | 108-31-6 |
| EINECS | 203-571-6 |
| FDA UNII | V5877ZJZ25 |
| Molecular Formula | C4 H2 O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 98.05754000 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00005518 |
| Nikkaji Number | J2.419H |
| Beilstein | 0106909 |
Regulatory
| DG SANTE Food Contact Materials | maleic anhydride |
| FDA Mainterm (IAUFC) | 108-31-6 ; MALEIC ANHYDRIDE |
Physical Properties
| Appearance | white solid (est) |
| Assay | 98.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Melting Point | 59.00 to 62.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Boiling Point | 196.00 to 197.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg, 110.00 to 111.00 °C. @ 50.00 mm Hg |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.299000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) |
| Flash Point | 218.00 °F. TCC ( 103.33 °C. ) |
| logP (o/w) | -0.648 (est) |
| Soluble in | water, 4912 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) |
Cosmetic Information
| CosIng | cosmetic data |
| Cosmetic Uses | film formers |
No sensory data available
Safety Information
| Preferred SDS | View |
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | oral-rat LD50 400 mg/kg |
| Dermal Toxicity | skin-rabbit LD50 2620 mg/kg |
| Inhalation Toxicity | Not determined |
GHS Classification
['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']
Safety in Use
| Category | film forming agents |
| Recommendation for maleic anhydride usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| Recommendation for maleic anhydride flavor usage levels up to | not for flavor use. |
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Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
cis-
butene dioic anhydride
cis-
butenedioic anhydride
furan-2,5-dione
2,5-
furandione
2,5-
furanedione
maleic acid anhydride
maleic anhydride [UN2215] [Corrosive]
maleicanhydride
toxilic anhydride
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