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AB46403

108-31-6 | Maleic anhydride

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Description
Catalog Number: AB46403
Chemical Name: Maleic anhydride
CAS Number: 108-31-6
Molecular Formula: C4H2O3
Molecular Weight: 98.0569
MDL Number: MFCD00005518
SMILES: O=C1C=CC(=O)O1

 

Computed Properties
Complexity: 129  
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count: 1  
Heavy Atom Count: 7  
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count: 3  
XLogP3: -0.1  

 

 

Upstream Synthesis Route 
  • 2,5-Furandione, also known as maleic anhydride, is a versatile compound widely used in chemical synthesis. It serves as a key intermediate in the production of various chemicals and materials due to its unique reactivity and functional groups. In chemical synthesis, 2,5-Furandione is commonly utilized as a dienophile in Diels-Alder reactions to form cyclic compounds. It readily undergoes addition reactions with dienes to form cycloadducts with high regio- and stereo-selectivity. This reactivity makes it a valuable building block for the synthesis of complex organic molecules, such as pharmaceuticals, polymers, and agrochemicals.Additionally, 2,5-Furandione can undergo hydrolysis to yield maleic acid, which can further react with various nucleophiles to form derivatives with different properties. Its ability to functionalize and modify its structure makes it a versatile precursor in the synthesis of specialty chemicals and advanced materials.Overall, the application of 2,5-Furandione in chemical synthesis highlights its importance as a crucial reagent for the preparation of diverse compounds with valuable functionalities and applications.
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