Succinic anhydride
ALDRICH/239690 - ≥99% (GC)
Synonym: Dihydro-
CAS Number: 108-30-5
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C4H4O3
Molecular Weight: 100.07
EC Number: 203-570-0
MDL Number: MFCD00005525
Linear Formula: C4H4O3
Product Type: Chemical
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This image depicts SKU: 239690-50G
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This image depicts SKU: 239690-250G
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| assay | ≥99% (GC) |
| bp | 261 °C (lit.) |
| form | solid |
| InChI | 1S/C4H4O3/c5-3-1-2-4(6)7- |
| InChI key | RINCXYDBBGOEEQ-UHFFFAOYSA |
| mp | 118-120 °C (lit.) |
| Quality Level | 200  |
| SMILES string | O=C1CCC(=O)O1 |
| vapor density | 3.5 (vs air) |
| vapor pressure | 1 mmHg ( 92 °C) |
| Application: | Succinic anhydride can be used:• In the preparation of covalently cross-linked oxidized-alginate/N-succi • In preparing functionalized oxide surfaces on a chip. • As a starting material to synthesize polyesters in presence of a metal triflate as a catalyst. • As a cross-linking agent to enhance the mechanicalproperties and antimicrobial activities of zein films. |
| General description: | Succinic anhydride is a cyclic anhydride of succinic acid with a five-membered ring. It is widely used in the manufacture of polymeric materials, pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, dyes, surface-active agents, and organic flame-retardant materials. It also finds application as a cross-linking agent in ion-exchange membranes and a curing agent for epoxy resins. |
| Packaging: | 50, 250 g in poly bottle |
| Symbol |    GHS05,GHS07,GHS08 |
| Signal word | Danger |
| Hazard statements | H302 - H314 - H317 - H334 - H335 |
| Precautionary statements | P260 - P280 - P301 + P312 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P304 + P340 + P310 - P305 + P351 + P338 |
| Hazard Codes | C |
| Risk Statements | 22-34-37-42/43 |
| Safety Statements | 22-26-36/37/39-45 |
| RIDADR | UN 3261 8 / PGII |
| WGK Germany | WGK 1 |
| Flash Point(F) | 314.6 °F |
| Flash Point(C) | 157 °C |
| Purity | ≥99% (GC) |
| bp | 261 °C (lit.) |
| mp | 118-120 °C (lit.) |
| UNSPSC | 12162002 |