2,3-Dimethylmaleic anhydride
Agent Name
2,3-Dimethylmaleic anhydride
CAS Number
766-39-2
Formula
C6-H6-O3
Major Category
Plastics & Rubber
Synonyms
2,5-Furandione, 3,4-dimethyl-; Dimethylmaleic acid anhydride; Maleic anhydride, dimethyl-; Pyrocinchonic anhydride; alpha,beta-Dimethylmaleic anhydride; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Acid Anhydrides, Cyclic
Description
Fine white plates; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used as a research chemical; No known commercial production in the US; [HSDB]
Comments
May decompose on exposure to moisture; May cause irritation; [MSDSonline] See "ACID ANHYDRIDES."
Biomedical References
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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