Maleic Anhydride

CAS 108-31-6  ·  C4H2O3  ·  MW 98.06 g/mol

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About Maleic Anhydride

Maleic Anhydride is a chemical compound registered under number CAS 108-31-6, with the molecular formula C4H2O3, and a molar mass of 98.06 g/mol.

The molecule contains 9 atoms connected by 9 chemical bonds. The full systematic IUPAC name of this compound is furan-2,5-dione. The interactive 3D model above lets you view the spatial arrangement of the atoms — you can rotate it with the mouse, zoom with the scroll wheel, and switch between skeletal / Ball & Stick / Space Fill visualization modes.

In terms of physicochemical properties, the partition coefficient logP = -0.1 (negative value, a hydrophilic compound), polar surface area PSA = 43.4 Ų, 0 donors and 3 hydrogen bond acceptors. These parameters are key when assessing bioavailability and interaction with biomolecules.

Chemical data for this compound comes from PubChem (NIH NLM NCBI), one of the world's largest chemical databases. All information is updated automatically and enriched with GHS hazard statement translations compliant with the CLP Regulation (EC 1272/2008). The interactive 3D model and the viewer images are protected by copyright (© MolGod.org) — terms of use: molgod.org/copyright/.

Physicochemical properties
Molecular formulaC4H2O3
Molar mass98.06 g/mol
IUPACfuran-2,5-dione
SMILESC1=CC(=O)OC1=O
InChIKeyFPYJFEHAWHCUMM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
logP (XLogP3)-0.1
PSA43.4 Ų
HBD / HBA0 / 3
PubChem CIDCID 7923 ↗
GHS safety

Signal word: Danger

GHS05
GHS05
GHS07
GHS07
GHS08
GHS08

H302 — Harmful if swallowed

H372 — Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure

H314 — Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

H318 — Causes serious eye damage

H334 — May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled

H317 — May cause an allergic skin reaction

Scientific literature

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Synonyms
MALEIC ANHYDRIDE · furan-2,5-dione · 2,5-Furandione · 108-31-6 · Toxilic anhydride · Maleic acid anhydride · cis-Butenedioic anhydride · Dihydro-2,5-dioxofuran · Maleinanhydrid · RCRA waste number U147 · 2,5-Furanedione · Anhydrid kyseliny maleinove · CHEBI:474859 · V5877ZJZ25 · NSC-137651
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