Maleic Anhydride

Maleic Anhydride – Versatile Chemical for Polymer and Industrial Applications

Maleic Anhydride

Maleic Anhydride is an essential organic compound widely used in polymer production, resins, coatings, and agricultural applications. It is a white crystalline solid with excellent reactivity, making it a key ingredient in manufacturing unsaturated polyester resins, fumaric acid, and various specialty chemicals.

Chemical Specifications

Property Details
CAS Number 108-31-6
Grade For Synthesis
Molecular Formula C4H2O3
HSN Code 291719.90
Purity 99%
Molecular Weight 98.06 g/mol
Packing Bottle / Drum
GST Tax Rate 18%

Technical Specifications

Property Unit Specification Results
Appearance - White Briquettes White Briquettes
Purity WT% > 99.5% 99.71%
Melting Point °C > 52.5 52.7
Acidity % < 0.005 < 0.001
Iron Content ppm < 3 0.32
Packing Size Kg 25 25
Maleic Anhydride

Features of Maleic Anhydride

  • High Purity and Reactivity: Ensures superior performance in industrial applications.
  • Essential for Unsaturated Polyester Resins: Used in fiberglass-reinforced plastics, coatings, and adhesives.
  • Versatile Chemical Intermediate: Plays a role in synthesizing fumaric acid, malic acid, and more.
  • Soluble in Organic Solvents: Adaptable for coatings, plasticizers, and modified resins.
  • Stable and Easy to Handle: Safe for storage, transportation, and industrial use.

Advantages of Maleic Anhydride

  1. Widely Used in Industrial Applications: Essential in plastics, resins, and agriculture.
  2. Enhances Polymer Strength: Improves durability and performance in fiberglass-reinforced plastics.
  3. Excellent Chemical Reactivity: Easily modified for use in specialty compounds.
  4. Cost-Effective and Efficient: Ideal for bulk production.
  5. Improves Adhesion in Coatings: Enhances adhesion properties in industrial applications.

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