Maleic anhydride is colorless needles, white lumps, or pellets. Irritating, choking odor. Dissolves in water to produce maleic acid. Dissolves in ethanol and produces esters.
CAS No.
108-31-6
Synonyms
TOXILIC ANHYDRIDE;
2,5-FURANDIONE;
ANHYDRIDE MALEIC;
MALIEC ANHYDRIDE;MALEIC ANHYDRIDE, POWDER,
EC No.
203-571-6
Package
25KGS/BAG
Usage
Maleic Anhydride is heterocyclic compound used in the manufacture of unsaturated polyester resins. Maleic Anhydride has a wide range of other applications; it is used in synthetic tensides, insecticides, herbicides and fungicides. In the manufacture of polyester resins, fumaric acid, agricultural pesticides, and alkyl resins