Synonym:
cis-Butenedioic acid,
Acidum maleicum,
Toxilic acid
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CAS Number 110-16-7
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Linear Formula HO2CCH=CHCO2H
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Molecular Weight 116.07
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Beilstein Registry Number 605762
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EC Number 203-742-5
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MDL number MFCD00063177
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PubChem Substance ID 329759809
Properties:
Related Categories |
Acids,
Acids & Bases,
Analytical/Chromatography,
Chemical Synthesis,
Organic Acids,
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InChI Key
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VZCYOOQTPOCHFL-UPHRSURJSA-N
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pharmacopeia
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testing conforms to Pharmacopeia
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mp
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137-140 °C(lit.)
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density
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1.59 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
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Description:
Application
Maleic acid may be used in the synthesis of (R,S)-malic acid and fumaric acid. It may be employed as an anionic monomer in the preparation of superswelling acrylamide (AAm)/maleic acid (MA) hydrogels.†
General description
Maleic acid is a dicarboxylic acid. It can be synthesized from crotonaldehyde.
Safety:
Symbol
GHS05, GHS07
Hazard statements
H302 + H312-H315-H317-H318-H335
Precautionary statements
P280-P301 + P312 + P330-P305 + P351 + P338 + P310
Personal Protective Equipment
dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves