Used in copolymerization reactions, in the Diels-Alder(diene)synthesis, in the preparation of resins, pharmaceuticals and agricultural chemicals. It is a powerful irritant and causes burns.
Entry Term(s)
2,5-Furandiones
Maleic Anhydride
Related Numbers
V5877ZJZ25
Previous Indexing
Anhydrides (1966-1976)
Furans (1966-1976)
Maleates (1966-1976)
Public MeSH Note
91; was see under FURANS 1979-90; was MALEIC ANHYDRIDE see under FURANS 1977-78
Online Note
use MALEIC ANHYDRIDES to search MALEIC ANHYDRIDE 1977-78
History Note
91(79); was see under FURANS 1979-90; was MALEIC ANHYDRIDE see under FURANS 1977-78
Used in copolymerization reactions, in the Diels-Alder(diene)synthesis, in the preparation of resins, pharmaceuticals and agricultural chemicals. It is a powerful irritant and causes burns.