Category
Chemical Primary Standard
CAS Number
108-31-6
Molecular Formula
C4H2O3
Molecular Weight
98.06 g/mol
Synonym

2,5-Furandione; Dihydro-2,5-dioxofuran; cis-Butenedioic Anhydride

Keywords
Miscellaneous compounds
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Maleic anhydride is a reactive cyclic anhydride derived from maleic acid. It is widely used in organic synthesis and industrial chemistry for producing unsaturated polyester resins, copolymers, agricultural chemicals, and as an intermediate in the preparation of various pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals.