Chemicals and Drugs

Maleic Anhydrides

Used in copolymerization reactions, in the Diels-Alder(diene)synthesis, in the preparation of resins, pharmaceuticals and agricultural chemicals. It is a powerful irritant and causes burns.

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Structured Summary

Abstract

Used in copolymerization reactions, in the Diels-Alder(diene)synthesis, in the preparation of resins, pharmaceuticals and agricultural chemicals. It is a powerful irritant and causes burns.

Chemical Identity

Chemical Information

Molecular Formula
C4H2O3
Molecular Weight
98.06 g/mol
CAS Registry No.
108-31-6
IUPAC Name
furan-2,5-dione
InChIKey
FPYJFEHAWHCUMM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
C1=CC(=O)OC1=O
MeSH Unique ID
D008299
Source
PubChem CID 7923

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Synonyms

5 entry terms
  • 2,5-Furandiones
  • 2,5 Furandiones
  • Anhydrides, Maleic
  • Maleic Anhydride
  • Anhydride, Maleic

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24 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings administration & dosage, adverse effects, agonists, analysis, antagonists & inhibitors, blood, cerebrospinal fluid, chemical synthesis, chemistry, classification, economics, history, immunology, isolation & purification, metabolism, pharmacokinetics, pharmacology, poisoning, radiation effects, standards, supply & distribution, therapeutic use, toxicity, urine.

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History Note

91(79); was see under FURANS 1979-90; was MALEIC ANHYDRIDE see under FURANS 1977-78

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Previous Indexing

  • Anhydrides (1966-1976)
  • Furans (1966-1976)
  • Maleates (1966-1976)

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Maleic Anhydrides. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D008299. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D008299
  2. Maleic Anhydrides. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maleic_anhydride
  3. Maleic Anhydrides. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q412377
  4. Maleic Anhydrides. In: PubChem Compound. CID 7923. https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/7923