Applications
Succinic anhydride is used as a sizing agent and curative for epoxy resin. It acts as an additive in paper production. It is utilized in the preparation of covalently cross-linked oxidized-alginate and N-succinyl-chitosan hydrogels. It serves as an intermediate for functionalized oxide surfaces on a chip and for polyester resins. Further, it finds use in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and in coatings.

Solubility
Soluble in chloroform.Soluble in chloroform, carbon tetrachloride and alcohol. Slightly soluble in ether. Insoluble in water.

Notes
Moisture sensitive. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, alcohols and amines.