Succinic anhydride, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

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.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

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.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 108-30-5
• Molecular Formula: C4H4O3
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 100.07
• MDL Number: MFCD00005525
• InChI Key: RINCXYDBBGOEEQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: succinic anhydride, dihydrofuran-2,5-dione, succinic acid anhydride, succinyl oxide, 2,5-diketotetrahydrofuran, dihydro-2,5-furandione, butanedioic anhydride, 2,5-furandione, dihydro, succinyl anhydride, rikacid sa
• PubChem CID: 7922
• ChEBI: CHEBI:36595
• IUPAC Name: oxolane-2,5-dione
• SMILES: O=C1CCC(=O)O1

• Melting Point: 118°C to 121°C
• Boiling Point: 261°C
• Assay Percent Range: 0.99
• Beilstein: 108441
• Merck Index: 148870
• Solubility Information: Soluble in chloroform;Soluble in chloroform,carbon tetrachloride and alcohol; Slightly soluble in ether; Insoluble in water.
• Formula Weight: 100.07
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Density: 1.572
• Quantity: 250 g
• Flash Point: 157°C (314°F)
• Sensitivity: Moisture sensitive
• Chemical Name or Material: Succinic Anhydride

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Succinic anhydride

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Acute toxicity Category 4
• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
• Respiratory sensitiser Category 1
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 B
• Skin sensitiser Category 1

Hazard Statement

• H302-Harmful if swallowed.
• H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
• H317-May cause an allergic skin reaction.
• H318-Causes serious eye damage.
• H334-May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled.
• EUH071-Corrosive to the respiratory tract.

Precautionary Statement

• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
• P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
• P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Succinic anhydride

RUO – Research Use Only