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Succinic anhydride

for synthesis

Synonym(s):

Succinic anhydride

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C4H4O3
CAS Number:
108-30-5
Molecular Weight:
100.07
UNSPSC Code:
12352115
EC Index Number:
203-570-0
NACRES:
NA.22
MDL number:
MFCD00005525
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vapor pressure

1.3 hPa ( 92 °C)

Quality Segment

200

form

crystals

autoignition temp.

480 °C

potency

1510 mg/kg LD50, oral (Rat)

pH

2.7 (10 g/L in H2O)

bp

261 °C/1013 hPa

mp

116-120 °C

transition temp

flash point 157 °C

solubility

62.9 g/L (Hydrolysis)

density

1.23 g/cm3 at 20 °C

bulk density

550‑600 kg/m3

storage temp.

2-30°C

SMILES string

O1C(=O)CCC1=O

InChI

1S/C4H4O3/c5-3-1-2-4(6)7-3/h1-2H2

InChI key

RINCXYDBBGOEEQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Application

  • Enhanced antimicrobial fibers: Succinic anhydride is utilized in the conjugation of chitosan with Harakeke and Hemp fibers to produce antimicrobial fibers, which significantly increase their utility in medical and hygiene products (Barker et al., 2024).
  • Antitumor diterpenoids: Succinic anhydride is integral to synthesizing new clerodane diterpenoids from Callicarpa pseudorubella, which show potential antitumor proliferative activity, expanding its applications in cancer research (Pan et al., 2024).
  • Nanogel delivery systems: It plays a role in developing nanogel delivery systems for cationic peptides, enhancing the delivery of therapeutic agents and showcasing its versatility in pharmaceutical delivery systems (Mørck Nielsen et al., 2024).

Analysis Note

Assay (morpholine method): ≥ 98,0 %(m)
Identity (IR): conforms
Melting range (lower value): ≥ 116 °C
Melting range (upper value): ≤ 120 °C

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Danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Eye Dam. 1 - Resp. Sens. 1 - Skin Corr. 1B - Skin Sens. 1

wgk

WGK 1

flash_point_f

314.6 °F

flash_point_c

157 °C

Storage Class

8A - Combustible corrosive hazardous materials

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