Project Description
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
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PRODUCT |
Succinic Anhydride |
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CAS # |
108-30-5 |
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SYNONYM |
Succinyl Oxide, Butanedoic Anhydride; SAA; 2,5-Furandione, dihydro- |
| FORMULA |
H2CC(O)OC(O)CH2 |
| HAZARD |
0 Non-Regulated Material |
|
APPEARANCE |
White scales with pungent odor |
|
SOLIDIFICATION POINT |
118.2 – 119.0ºC |
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COLOR OF THE MELT |
100 max APHA |
|
CLARITY OF SOLUTION (1G IN 19ML OF H2O) |
clear |
| SULPHATE |
400 ppm max |
| CHLORIDE |
150 ppm max |
|
HEAVY METALS |
10 ppm max |
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UNSATURATED SUBSTANCE (AS MALEIC ANHYDRIDE) |
0.2% max |
|
FREE ACID (AS SUCCINIC ACID) |
1.0% max |
|
ASSAY |
99.0% min |
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MELTING POINT |
119-120 c |
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VAPOR PRESSURE |
1 mm (92 c) |
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MOLECULAR WEIGHT |
100.08 |
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COLOR |
colorless needles |
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SOLUBILITY |
chloroform, ccl4, alcohol, chlorinated solvs. |
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BOILING POINT |
261 c |
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DENSITY |
1.503 |
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VERY SOLUBLE |
in ether, water |
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NOTES |
Our succinic anhydride is a high purity product that makes it suitable as a chemical intermediate for the pharmaceutical, food & beverage, and personal care & cosmetics industries.
Succinic anhydride can also be used as a curative for epoxy resins or in the manufacture of polyester resins. Succinic anhydride in these applications enhances toughness while improving weatherability. |






























