Maleic Acid

C₄H₄O₄

IUPAC: (Z)-Butenedioic acid

CAS: 110-16-7

Ikhtisar

Maleic acid is the cis isomer of butenedioic acid and a key industrial chemical. Its anhydride is one of the most important raw materials for unsaturated polyester resins.

Komposisi

Unsur Simbol Atom Massa Atom
Hydrogen H 4 1,0080
Carbon C 4 12,0110
Oxygen O 4 15,9990

Komposisi Elemental

C
41,4%
O
55,1%

Kegunaan

  • Polymer production
  • Food acidulant
  • Pharmaceutical ingredient

Fakta Menarik

  • Maleic and fumaric acid are geometric isomers with very different properties

Keselamatan

  • ⚠ Irritant
  • ⚠ Harmful if swallowed

Structure

SMILES

C(=CC(=O)O)C(=O)O

Sifat

Jenis
organic
Keadaan
solid
Massa Molar
116,07 g/mol
Kerapatan
1,5900 g/cm³
Titik Lebur
135,0 °C
Kelarutan
788 g/L at 25°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
116,0110
XLogP
-0,3
TPSA
74,6 Ų
H-Bond Donors
2
H-Bond Acceptors
4
Rotatable Bonds
2
Heavy Atoms
8
Complexity
119,0

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Maleic Acid?
Maleic Acid (C₄H₄O₄) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name (Z)-Butenedioic acid.
What is the molecular weight of Maleic Acid?
Maleic Acid has a molar mass of 116.07 g/mol.
What state is Maleic Acid at room temperature?
Maleic Acid is a solid at room temperature.
Is Maleic Acid organic or inorganic?
Maleic Acid is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Maleic Acid?
Maleic Acid (C₄H₄O₄) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Oxygen (O).