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Succinic anhydride

CAS No.
108-30-5
Chemical Name:
Succinic anhydride
Synonyms
SAN;succinic;SAA;DIHYDRO-2,5-FURANDIONE;SUCCINIC ACID ANHYDRIDE;SAA1;BUTANEDIOIC ANHYDRIDE;Dihydro-furan-2,5-dione;Tetrahydrofuran-2,5-dione;5-Furandione,dihydro-2
CBNumber:
CB5166246
Molecular Formula:
C4H4O3
Molecular Weight:
100.07
MDL Number:
MFCD00005525
MOL File:
108-30-5.mol
MSDS File:
SDS
TDS File:
TDS
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Succinic anhydride Properties

Melting point 118-120 °C (lit.)
Boiling point 261 °C (lit.)
bulk density 550-600kg/m3
Density 1,572 g/cm3
vapor density 3.5 (vs air)
vapor pressure 1 mm Hg ( 92 °C)
refractive index 1.4688 (estimate)
Flash point 157°C
storage temp. Store below +30°C.
solubility 62.9g/l Hydrolysis
pka 4.67[at 20 ℃]
form Solid
color White to Off-White
Specific Gravity 1.2340 (20℃)
Odor Odorless
PH 2.7 (10g/l, H2O)
Water Solubility <0.1 g/100 mL at 21 ºC (decomposes)
Sensitive Moisture Sensitive
Merck 14,8870
BRN 108441
Stability Stable. Incompatible with oxidising agents, strong acids, strong bases, alcohols, amines. Avoid exposure to water or moisture.
InChI 1S/C4H4O3/c5-3-1-2-4(6)7-3/h1-2H2
InChIKey RINCXYDBBGOEEQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES O=C1CCC(=O)O1
LogP 2.44 at 40℃
Toxicology and Carcinogenesis Toxicology and Carcinogenesis Studies of Succinic Anhydride (CASRN 108-30-5) in F344/N Rats and B6C3F1 Mice (Gavage Studies)
Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) SUCCINIC ANHYDRIDE
CAS DataBase Reference 108-30-5(CAS DataBase Reference)
EWG's Food Scores 2
FDA UNII 6RF4O17Z8J
IARC 3 (Vol. 15, Sup 7) 1987
NIST Chemistry Reference 2,5-Furandione, dihydro-(108-30-5)
EPA Substance Registry System Succinic anhydride (108-30-5)
UNSPSC Code 41116158
NACRES NA.32

SAFETY

Risk and Safety Statements

Symbol(GHS)  GHS hazard pictograms
GHS05
Signal word  Warning
Hazard statements  H290
Precautionary statements  P234-P390
PPE dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves
Hazard Codes  Xi,Xn
Risk Statements  36/37-22
Safety Statements  25-46
RIDADR  UN 3261 8 / PGII
WGK Germany  1
RTECS  WN0875000
21
Autoignition Temperature 480 °C
TSCA  TSCA listed
HazardClass  8
HS Code  29171990
Storage Class 8A - Combustible corrosive hazardous materials
Hazard Classifications Acute Tox. 4 Oral
Eye Dam. 1
Resp. Sens. 1
Skin Corr. 1B
Skin Sens. 1
Hazardous Substances Data 108-30-5(Hazardous Substances Data)
Toxicity LD50 orally in Rabbit: 1510 mg/kg
REACH Registrations Active
Limited Quantities 1.0 L (0.3 gallons) (liquid) or 1 Kg (2.2 lbs) (solid)
Excepted Quantities Max Inner Pack (30g or 30ml) and Max Outer Pack (500g or 500ml)
NFPA 704
0
2 0

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Succinic anhydride Chemical Properties,Uses,Production

Description

Succinic anhydride, also called di hydro - 2,5- furandione , is an organic compound with the molecular formula C4H4O3.This colorless solid is the acid anhydride of succinic acid.

Chemical Properties

Succinic anhydride is an odourless, colourless needle-like or white crystalline solid natural product. Molecular formula C4H4O3, molecular weight 100.07 g/mol, relative density 1.503, melting point 237 °F. 239 °F at 5 mmHg, 239 °F at 198 °F and 1 mmHg. Soluble in chloroform, carbon tetrachloride, and ethanol; very slightly soluble in ether and water (insoluble in water). Moderately toxic and irritating, emits pungent and irritating fumes when heated to decomposition.

Chemical Properties

fine white crystalline solid

Uses

It was used in the preparation of covalently cross-linked oxidized-alginate/N-succinyl-chitosan hydrogels, as injectable systems towards tissue engineering.It was also used in preparing functionalized oxide surfaces on a chip.

Uses

Succinic Anhydride is an acidulant that hydrolyzes very slowly to succinic acid in water. it has thermal stability and a low melting point of 118°c which permits it to be used in products at compara- tively low temperatures. it is used as a leavening acidulant for bak- ing powder.

Uses

Succinic Anhydride is a useful compound in the paper manufacturing process.

Application

Alkyl succinic anhydride (ASA) is used as a sizing agent or wet strength additive in paper production.

Production Methods

The compound is produced from succinic anhydride and hydrogen peroxide . This material must be stabilized by using a dehydrating agent such as disodium sulfate or magnesium sulfate.

Preparation

A solution of succinic acid (500 mg, 42 mmol) and triethylamine (1.23 mL, 42 mmol) in anhydrous THF (120 mL) was allowed to react with triphosgene (42 mg, 7.0 mmol) at ice-water temperature for 10 min. The reaction mixture was subsequently stirred for a further 15 min at room temperature. The solution was then filtered, and the filtrate was concentrated to dryness. The residue was crystallized from ethyl acetate to afford the desired product as white crystals (370 mg, 85%).

Definition

ChEBI: Succinic anhydride is a cyclic dicarboxylic anhydride and a tetrahydrofurandione. It is functionally related to a succinic acid.

Synthesis Reference(s)

Synthetic Communications, 23, p. 419, 1993 DOI: 10.1080/00397919308009796

General Description

Succinic anhydride is a cyclic anhydride of succinic acid with a five-membered ring. It is widely used in the manufacture of polymeric materials, pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, dyes, surface-active agents, and organic flame-retardant materials. It also finds application as a cross-linking agent in ion-exchange membranes and a curing agent for epoxy resins.

General Description

Colorless needles or white crystalline solid. Melting point 237°F. Sublimes at 239°F at 5 mm Hg pressure; and at 198°F and 1 mm Hg pressure. Moderately toxic and an irritant.

Air & Water Reactions

Reacts slowly with water. Insoluble in water.

Reactivity Profile

Succinic anhydride reacts exothermically with water. Reactions are usually slow, but might become violent if local heating accelerates their rate. Acids accelerate the reaction with water. Incompatible with acids, strong oxidizing agents, alcohols, amines, and bases.

Fire Hazard

Flash point data for Succinic anhydride are not available, however, Succinic anhydride is probably combustible.

Flammability and Explosibility

Not classified

Materials Uses

Succinic anhydride can be used:
(1) In the preparation of covalently cross-linked oxidized-alginate/N-succinyl-chitosan hydrogels, as injectable systems towards tissue engineering.
(2) In preparing functionalized oxide surfaces on a chip.
(3) As a starting material to synthesize polyesters in presence of a metal triflate as a catalyst.
(4) As a cross-linking agent to enhance the mechanicalproperties and antimicrobial activities of zein films.

Safety Profile

Experimental teratogenic effects. Moderately toxic by ingestion. A severe eye irritant. Mutation data reported. Questionable carcinogen with experimental neoplastigenic data. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes. See also ANHYDRIDES.

Purification Methods

Crystallise the anhydride from redistilled acetic anhydride or CHCl3, then filter, wash with diethyl ether and dry it in a vacuum. [Beilstein 17 H 606, 17 V 6.]

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Q:What is the difference between succinic acid and succinic anhydride?STAR - May 7,2026
A:Succinic acid and succinic anhydride are both compounds that occur widely in nature. Their chemical properties are primarily manifested in the reactivity of their two carboxyl groups, namely hydration/dehydration, esterification, hydrogenation, acylation, and reactions with nitrogen and sulphur compounds; they are also manifested in the reactivity of their two methylene groups, namely oxidation, halogenation, and condensation reactions with aldehydes and ketones. Succinic anhydride is produced by the liquid-phase catalytic hydrogenation of maleic anhydride; succinic acid is produced by the hydration of succinic anhydride. Succinic acid is also a by-product of the adipic acid production process. Its uses include bath products, detergents, cosmetics, pigments, welding fluxes, and reagents for the synthesis of pharmaceutical products. Succinic acid is an approved food additive with ‘Generally Recognised as Safe’ (GRAS) status from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Both succinic acid and succinic anhydride can cause irritation to the eyes, skin and mucous membranes.
Q:Does succinic anhydride react with alcohols? What is the hazard?Zora - Mar 20,2026
A:Succinic anhydride is an important organic acylation reagent and dehydrating agent. Kinetic resolution by acylation of an alcohol with succinic anhydride yields the unreacted alcohol and the hemisuccinate of the fast-reacting enantiomer. It has acute toxicity(oral,aquatic), it causes serious eye damage/eye irritation and skin sensitization.

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