Maleic Anhydride
Product Description
| Product | Maleic Anhydride |
| CAS | 108-31-6 |
| Formula | C4H2O3 |
| Synonym | MA, MAA, MALA, MAN, cis-Butenedioic anhydride, 2,5-Furandione, 2,5 Furandione |
Typical Product Specifications
| Density | 0.934 (204 c) |
| Partly Soluble | in chloroform, benzene |
| Dropping Point | Aprox. 202 ºC |
| Percent Volatile by Weight | 0 |
| Purity | 99.5% min |
| Flash Point COC °C | 215 ºF |
| Odor | Mild acrid odor. |
| Solubility test (10 grams in 80 gram Ipopropyl Alcohol) | Soluble in water. |
| Specific Gravity (20°C) | 1.43 (Solid) |
| Vapor Pressure (mm Hg) | 10 @79ºC |
| Vapor Density | 3.38 |
| Molecular Weight (theoretical) | 98.06 |
| Melting Point | Approx. 53ºC |
| Odor Threshold | 0.32 ppm |
| Color | colorless needles |
| Molecular weight | 98.06 |
| Flash Point | (cc) 102 c |
| Solubility | acetone, ethyl acetate, hydrocarbons, alcohol, dioxane, oxygenated solvs. |
| Boiling Point | 200 c |
| Chemical Structure |  |
| Notes | Maleic anhydride is a useful chemical intermediate in in organic synthesis. It is often used to make downstream derivatives for plastics, adhesives and coatings. Its hydrolyzed form is maleic acid. Maleic anhydride is also a dispersant; it compounds with sulfurous additives and acts as a dispersant in drilling mud. Click here for more drilling fluid additives! Use: FILM FORMING |
| Class | Specialty Chemicals, Chemical Intermediates, Adhesives, Coatings and Sealants Chemicals, Drilling and Completion Fluids, Organic Intermediates and Compounds, Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) Chemicals |
| Function | Drilling Fluid Additives, Dispersant |
| Industry | Industrial Drilling, Oil and Gas Production, Drilling Fluid, Fracking, Hydraulic Fracturing |
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