| 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." |
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| Health Studies | Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: |
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| Other Information | No other related information on this agent was found. |
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."
Links to Other NLM Databases
Toxicity Information
Chemical Information
Related Information in HazMap
Other Information
No other related information on this agent was found.