Category
Chemical Primary Standard
CAS Number
108-30-5
Molecular Formula
C4H4O3
Molecular Weight
100.07 g/mol
Synonym

Dihydro-2,5-furandione; 2,5-Diketotetrahydrofuran; Butanedioic Anhydride; Rikacid SA; Succinic Acid Anhydride;Succinyl Anhydride; Succinyl Oxide; Tetrahydro-2,5-dioxofuran; Tetrahydro-2,5-furandione

Keywords
Heterocycles
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Succinic anhydride is a cyclic dicarboxylic anhydride derived from succinic acid. It is widely used as an intermediate in organic synthesis, including the manufacture of pharmaceuticals, resins, plasticizers, and agrochemicals. Due to its reactive anhydride group, it readily participates in acylation reactions with alcohols and amines.