Maleic Acid

C₄H₄O₄

IUPAC: (Z)-Butenedioic acid

CAS: 110-16-7

Visão geral

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.

Composição

Elemento Símbolo Átomos Massa atômica
Hydrogen H 4 1,0080
Carbon C 4 12,0110
Oxygen O 4 15,9990

Composição elemental

H
Hydrogen ×4
3,5%
C
Carbon ×4
41,4%
O
Oxygen ×4
55,1%

Usos

  • • Polymer production
  • • Food acidulant
  • • Pharmaceutical ingredient

Curiosidades

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

Segurança

  • ⚠ Irritant
  • ⚠ Harmful if swallowed

Structure

SMILES

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

Propriedades

Tipo
organic
Estado
solid
Massa molar
116,07 g/mol
Densidade
1,5900 g/cm³
Ponto de fusão
135,0 °C
Solubilidade
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

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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).