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C4H4O4
116.07 g/mol
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Maleic acid

CAS110-16-7EC203-742-5
Category
Industrial Chemical
Compound Class
Organic Acid
Primary Use
Intermediate for resins and coatings

Maleic acid is an organic compound serving as an intermediate in the production of resins and coatings. It is also used in textile processing and as a preservative for oils and fats.

Intermediate for alkyd and polyester resinsSurface coatingsDyeing and finishing of textiles (wool, cotton, silk)

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Referencestereoisomer of

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Referencestereoisomer of

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Safety Reference

Corrosive
Corrosive
Harmful
Harmful
Health Hazard
Health Hazard
Environmental Hazard
Environmental Hazard
Warning
H302Harmful if swallowed
H315Causes skin irritation
H317May cause an allergic skin reaction
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation
H312Harmful in contact with skin
H318Causes serious eye damage
H370Causes damage to organs
H402Harmful to aquatic life
Identifiers
IUPAC Name

(Z)-but-2-enedioic acid

InChIKey

VZCYOOQTPOCHFL-UPHRSURJSA-N

SMILES

C(=C\C(=O)O)\C(=O)O

Synonyms (57)
  • MAE
  • Maleic acid, European Pharmacopoeia (EP)
  • Maleic acid, United States Pharmacopeia (USP)
  • (2Z)-2-Butenedioic acid
  • (2Z)-Butene-2-dioate
  • (2Z)-Butene-2-dioic acid
  • (2Z)-but-2-enedioic acid
  • (Z)-2-Butenedioate
  • (Z)-2-Butenedioic acid
  • (Z)-Butenedioic acid
  • (Z)-but-2-enedioic acid
  • (z)-butenedioate
  • 1, (Z)
  • 1ahy
  • 1tok
  • 2-Butenedioate
  • 2-Butenedioic acid (2Z)-
  • 2-Butenedioic acid (Z)-
  • But-2-enedioic acid
  • Butenedioic acid, (Z)-
  • Cis-butenedioate
  • H2male
  • Kyselina maleinova
  • Kyselina maleinova [Czech]
  • MALEIC ACID [MART.]
  • MALIC ACID IMPURITY B
  • Maleic Acid (Standard)
  • Maleic acid (8CI)
  • Maleic acid CRS
  • Maleic acid, for synthesis
  • Maleinic acid
  • Malenic acid
  • Malezid CM
  • Toxilic acid
  • bis-hydrogen maleate
  • cis-2-Butenedioic acid
  • cis-but-2-enedioic acid
  • cis-butenedioic acid
  • maleate
  • maleic acid