Maleic Anhydride
Maleic anhydride is an organic compound with the formula C2H2(CO)2O. It is the acid anhydride of maleic acid. It is a colorless or white solid with an acrid odor. It is produced industrially on a large scale for applications in coatings and polymers.
Application
Maleic anhydride is a colorless or white solid with an acrid odor. Maleic anhydride is used in boating, automobile and construction industries, and widely used coating material.
| Chemical formula | C4H2O3 |
|---|---|
| Molar mass | 98.057 g·mol−1 |
| Appearance | White crystals or needles |
| Odor | irritating, choking |
| Density | 1.48 g/cm3 |
| Melting point | 52.8 °C (127.0 °F; 325.9 K) |
| Boiling point | 202 °C (396 °F; 475 K) |
| Solubility in water | Reacts |
| Vapor pressure | 0.2 mmHg (20°C) |
| Magnetic susceptibility (χ) | -35.8·10−6 cm3/mol |
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