| Formula / Notation | C4H4O3 |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 108-30-5 |
| Molecular Weight | 100.07 |
| Melting Point | 247.3 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Boiling Point | 502 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | 1.234 at 68 °F (NTP, 1992) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Solubility | less than 1 mg/mL at 70 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Appearance | Succinic anhydride appears as colorless needles or white crystalline solid. Melting point 237 °F. Sublimes at 239 °F at 5 mmHg pressure; and at 198 °F and 1 mmHg pressure. Moderately toxic and a... |
| Also Known As | oxolane-2,5-dione; 108-30-5; Succinic acid anhydride; Succinyl oxide; Dihydro-2,5-furandione; 2,5-Diketotetrahydrofuran; Butanedioic anhydride; Succinyl anhydride; 2,5-Furandione, dihydro-; Rikacid SA |
| Category | Organic Compounds |
What is Succinic anhydride?
Succinic anhydride is a cyclic dicarboxylic anhydride and a tetrahydrofurandione. It is functionally related to a succinic acid.
Formula & Notation
IUPAC Name: oxolane-2,5-dione
Other Names / Synonyms: oxolane-2,5-dione; 108-30-5; Succinic acid anhydride; Succinyl oxide; Dihydro-2,5-furandione; 2,5-Diketotetrahydrofuran; Butanedioic anhydride; Succinyl anhydride; 2,5-Furandione, dihydro-; Rikacid SA
Properties & Characteristics
Physical Data
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | 247.3 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Boiling Point | 502 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | 1.234 at 68 °F (NTP, 1992) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Molecular Weight | 100.07 |
| Solubility | less than 1 mg/mL at 70 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Appearance | Succinic anhydride appears as colorless needles or white crystalline solid. Melting point 237 °F. Sublimes at 239 °F at 5 mmHg pressure; and at 198 °F and 1 mmHg pressure. Moderately toxic and a... |
Uses & Applications
Safety Information
Always consult the SDS/MSDS before handling any chemical. This information is for educational purposes only.
Key Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Succinic anhydride is a cyclic dicarboxylic anhydride and a tetrahydrofurandione. It is functionally related to a succinic acid.
Used as an industrial feedstock, solvent, pharmaceutical intermediate, flavoring agent, or chemical building block.
Flammable or irritant. Many organic compounds are flammable liquids or vapours. Keep away from ignition sources. Consult SDS for specific hazard data.
The formula or notation for Succinic anhydride is: C4H4O3