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2,3-Dimethylmaleic anhydride, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Catalog number: L12919.06
5 g, Each
Thermo Scientific Chemicals
2,3-Dimethylmaleic anhydride, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Catalog number: L12919.06
5 g, Each
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Catalog number: L12919.06
also known as L12919-06
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80.40
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS
766-39-2
IUPAC Name
dimethyl-2,5-dihydrofuran-2,5-dione
Molecular Formula
C6H6O3
InChI Key
MFGALGYVFGDXIX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
CC1=C(C)C(=O)OC1=O
Specifications
Specification SheetAssay (GC)
≥96.0%
Melting Point (clear melt)
89.0-99.0?C
Form
Crystals or powder or crystalline powder or flakes
Appearance (Color)
White to cream to brown to gray
Description
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.
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.
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