PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

CLASSIFICATION

CARBOXYLIC ACID ANHYDRIDES /

PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

White flakes

119 - 120 C

1.504

3.7

AUTOIGNITION

NFPA RATINGS

REFRACTIVE INDEX

APPLICATIONS

Succinic Anhydride is mainly used in the manufacture of polymeric materials (alkyd and other special resins). It is used in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, dyes, photographic chemicals, surface active agents, lubricant additives, organic flame retardant materials, esters, flavours and fragrances. Its application include as a cross-linking agent in ion-exchange membranes, curing agent for epoxy resins and starch modifier in foods and feeds.

APPEARANCE

White flakes

99.5% min

SOLIDIFICATION POINT

MOLTEN COLOR

100 max ( Hazen)

MALEIC ANHYDRIDE

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF SUCCINIC ACID

Succinic Acid  (also called Butanedioic Acid) is a dicarboxylic acid with four carbon atoms, occurring naturally plant and animal tissues and that plays a significant role in intermediary metabolism (Krebs cycle). It is a colourless crystalline solid with a melting point of 185-187º C, soluble in water, slightly dissolved in ethanol, ether, acetone and glycerine, but not dissolved in benzene, carbon sulfide, carbon tetrachloride and oil ether. The common method of synthesis of succinic acid is the catalytic hydrogenation of maleic acid or its anhydride. Succinic acid has uses in certain drug compounds, in agricultural and food production, and in perfume esters manufacturing.