Maleic Anhydride

C₄H₂O₃

IUPAC: Furan-2,5-dione

CAS: 108-31-6

Übersicht

Maleic anhydride is a key industrial chemical used to make unsaturated polyester resins, coatings, and agricultural chemicals.

Zusammensetzung

Element Symbol Atome Atommasse
Hydrogen H 2 1,0080
Carbon C 4 12,0110
Oxygen O 3 15,9990

Elementare Zusammensetzung

H
Hydrogen ×2
2,1%
C
Carbon ×4
49,0%
O
Oxygen ×3
48,9%

Verwendung

  • • Unsaturated polyester resin
  • • Coatings
  • • Agricultural chemicals
  • • Lubricant additives

Wissenswertes

  • ✦ Annual production exceeds 3 million tonnes, with over half going to polyester resins

Sicherheit

  • ⚠ Corrosive
  • ⚠ Irritant
  • ⚠ Sensitizer

Structure

SMILES

C1=CC(=O)OC1=O

Eigenschaften

Typ
organic
Zustand
solid
Molmasse
98,06 g/mol
Dichte
1,4800 g/cm³
Schmelzpunkt
52,8 °C
Siedepunkt
202,0 °C
Löslichkeit
decomposes to maleic acid

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
98,0004
XLogP
-0,1
TPSA
43,4 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
3
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
7
Complexity
129,0

Verwandte Verbindungen

Caffeine

C₈H₁₀N₄O₂

Acrylic Acid

C₃H₄O₂

Alanine

C₃H₇NO₂

Dichloromethane

CH₂Cl₂

Asparagine

C₄H₈N₂O₃

Bisphenol A Diglycidyl Ether

C₂₁H₂₄O₄

Dimethyl Carbonate

C₃H₆O₃

Dopamine

C₈H₁₁NO₂

Bromothymol Blue

C₂₇H₂₈Br₂O₅S

Butane

C₄H₁₀

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Maleic Anhydride?
Maleic Anhydride (C₄H₂O₃) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name Furan-2,5-dione.
What is the molecular weight of Maleic Anhydride?
Maleic Anhydride has a molar mass of 98.06 g/mol.
What state is Maleic Anhydride at room temperature?
Maleic Anhydride is a solid at room temperature.
Is Maleic Anhydride organic or inorganic?
Maleic Anhydride is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Maleic Anhydride?
Maleic Anhydride (C₄H₂O₃) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Oxygen (O).