2,3-Dimethylmaleic anhydride, 97%

Description

CAS: 766-39-2 | C6H6O3 | 126.111 g/mol

2,3-Dimethylmaleic anhydride acts as a reagent in the preparation of maleimides. It is also employed as an amino group protecting agent for superoxide dismutase. Further, it serves as a reactant in the dissociation of ribosomal proteins. In addition to this, it is used in the preparation of dimethylmaleic acid dimethyl ester.

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Applications
2,3-Dimethylmaleic anhydride acts as a reagent in the preparation of maleimides. It is also employed as an amino group protecting agent for superoxide dismutase. Further, it serves as a reactant in the dissociation of ribosomal proteins. In addition to this, it is used in the preparation of dimethylmaleic acid dimethyl ester.

Solubility
Soluble in ethanol, ether and chloroform. Slightly soluble in water.

Notes
Moisture sensitive. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong acids and strong bases.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 766-39-2
• Molecular Formula: C6H6O3
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 126.111
• MDL Number: MFCD00005523
• InChI Key: MFGALGYVFGDXIX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: 2,3-dimethylmaleic anhydride, dimethylmaleic anhydride, 2,5-furandione, 3,4-dimethyl, pyrocinchonic anhydride, maleic anhydride, dimethyl, dimethylmaleic acid anhydride, 2,3-dimethylmaleicanhydride, unii-6pp3n541qa, 3,4-dimethyl-furan-2,5-dione, alpha,beta-dimethylmaleic anhydride
• PubChem CID: 13010
• IUPAC Name: 3,4-dimethylfuran-2,5-dione
• SMILES: CC1=C(C(=O)OC1=O)C

• Melting Point: 93°C to 96°C
• Boiling Point: 222°C to 223°C
• Quantity: 5 g
• Beilstein: 112044
• Sensitivity: Moisture sensitive
• Solubility Information: Soluble in ethanol,ether and chloroform. Slightly soluble in water.
• Formula Weight: 126.11
• Percent Purity: 97%
• Chemical Name or Material: 2,3-Dimethylmaleic anhydride

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H302-H315-H319-H335
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H315-H319-H335 Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement	P261-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P301+P312-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P330-P332+P313-P362-P501c
EINECSNumber	212-165-8
RTECSNumber	ON4025000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures; Store under Nitrogen

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only