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Maleic acid

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

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Synonym(s):
cis-Butenedioic acid, Toxilic acid
Linear Formula:
HO2CCH=CHCO2H
CAS Number:
110-16-7
Molecular Weight:
116.07
Beilstein:
605762
MDL number:
MFCD00063177
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
329750311
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

maleic acid

form

crystalline powder

manufacturer/tradename

USP

mp

130-135 °C (lit.)

solubility

water: 788 g/L at 20 °C
1-propanol: freely soluble
alcohol: freely soluble
chloroform: insoluble
methanol: freely soluble

density

1.59 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

OC(=O)\C=C/C(O)=O

InChI

1S/C4H4O4/c5-3(6)1-2-4(7)8/h1-2H,(H,5,6)(H,7,8)/b2-1-

InChI key

VZCYOOQTPOCHFL-UPHRSURJSA-N

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General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.  ​

Other Notes

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Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Dermal - Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Eye Dam. 1 - Skin Corr. 1 - Skin Sens. 1 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

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