Specification
| Product Name | Maleic anhydride |
|---|---|
| Other Names | MA |
| CAS No. | 108-31-6 |
| EINECS No. | 203-571-6 |
| MF | C4H2O3 |
| Molecular weight | 98.06 |
| Purity | 99.5% |
| Appearance | Colorless orthorhombic needle-like crystals |
| Density | 1.48 |
| Melting point | 200 °C (lit.) |
| Boiling point | 51-56 °C (lit.) |
| flash (ing) point | 218°F |
Values are typical for the standard grade. Tighter specifications are available — state the target in your inquiry and we confirm against the production batch.
Hazard classification
- H302 Harmful if swallowed
- H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
- H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
- H318 Causes serious eye damage
- H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled
- H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction
European Chemicals Agency. "maleic anhydride, Index No. 607-096-00-9." In Table 3 of Annex VI to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP Regulation), 23rd Adaptation to Technical Progress (harmonised list as of 2026-07-07). Helsinki: European Chemicals Agency, 2026. https://echa.europa.eu/information-on-chemicals/annex-vi-to-clp.
Substance identity verified against the registry entry on 2026-09-02.
Packaging and shipping
Maleic anhydride is an important highly reactive organic acid anhydride and a key chemical platform molecule. Its molecular structure contains both a highly reactive acid anhydride ring and a carbon-carbon double bond. Due to this characteristic, it serves as the foundation for synthesizing thousands of downstream products such as unsaturated polyester resins, food additives, lubricant additives, water treatment agents, and agricultural chemicals, and is widely applied in key fields of the national economy including composite materials, food and beverages, transportation, environmental protection, and agriculture.




Product Description
Anhui Eapearl Chemical Co., Ltd., as a professional chemical supply chain service provider in China, relies on a mature resource network and strict quality management system to offer customers high-quality maleic anhydride (also known as cis-butylene dianhydride, cis-anhydride) products and market solutions. Maleic anhydride is an important highly reactive organic acid anhydride and a key chemical platform molecule. Its molecular structure contains both highly reactive acid anhydride rings and carbon-carbon double bonds. Due to this characteristic, it serves as the foundation for synthesizing thousands of downstream products such as unsaturated polyester resins, food additives, lubricant additives, water treatment agents, and agricultural chemicals, and is widely used in key fields of the national economy including composite materials, food and beverages, transportation, environmental protection, and agricultural production.
High reactivity: It possesses the dual reaction characteristics of an acid anhydride and an alkene, making it highly prone to reactions such as polymerization, esterification, amide formation, and Diels-Alder reactions. It is an efficient “chemical building block” for constructing complex molecules.
Mainstream production process: Initially, the benzene oxidation method was adopted. Currently, the mainstream technology worldwide is the more economical and environmentally friendly n-butane oxidation method.Anhui Eapearl Chemical maintains stable cooperation with mainstream manufacturers using advanced n-butane processes to ensure high-quality product sources and stable supply. Stable and reliable quality: The industrial-grade maleic anhydride we provide strictly controls key indicators to ensure consistency in product performance during synthesis, meeting the requirements of downstream continuous production.


Delivery&Payment method

Frequently asked
In what packaging is Maleic anhydride shipped?
Standard formats are Drum (25kg), IBC Drum (100kg), ISO tank (20ft) (24–26 m³), ISO tank (40ft) (48–50 m³). Other packaging can be arranged for full-container orders.
Is a safety data sheet available for Maleic anhydride?
Yes. A full safety data sheet for CAS 108-31-6 is published and linked from this page; a signed copy is issued with the shipping documents.
What purity do you supply?
The standard grade is 99.5%. Tighter specifications are confirmed against the production batch before shipment.
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