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MX0100

Maleic acid

Synonym(s):

Butenedioic Acid, cis-Butenedioic acid, Toxilic acid

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Linear Formula:
HO2CCH=CHCO2H
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
116.07
NACRES:
NA.25
UNSPSC Code:
12352106
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
605762
MDL number:
Assay:
≥98%
Form:
crystalline powder
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assay

≥98%

Quality Level

form

crystalline powder

manufacturer/tradename

Calbiochem®

storage condition

OK to freeze

color

white

mp

130-135 °C (lit.)

density

1.59 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

shipped in

ambient

storage temp.

room temp

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

General description



Assay: ≥98%
Fumaric acid: ≤2%
Infrared spectrum: Conforms to standard





Intended for laboratory and manufacturing use only. Not for drug, food, or household use.

Application

<ul>
<li><strong>Hydrophilization and Functionalization of Fullerene C(60) with Maleic Acid Copolymers by Forming a Non-Covalent Complex.</strong>: This study investigates the interaction between fullerene C(60) and maleic acid copolymers, focusing on enhancing the solubility and functionality of fullerene for potential biochemical applications (Samoilova et al., 2024).</li>
<li><strong>Nanodisc Technology: Direction toward Physicochemical Characterization of Chemosensory Membrane Proteins in Food Flavor Research.</strong>: This review discusses the role of nanodisc technology in food science, where maleic acid copolymers are utilized to stabilize membrane proteins for analytical studies (Karanth et al., 2024).</li>
</ul>

Legal Information

CALBIOCHEM is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany


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Danger

target_organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class

8A - Combustible corrosive hazardous materials

Hazard Classifications

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



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