Description

2,3-Diethylmaleic Anhydride is a versatile, high-purity organic anhydride derivative. This compound serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis, valued for its reactivity and ability to introduce specific functional groups. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries seeking to develop novel compounds and materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex drug molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Acts as a cross-linking agent or comonomer to enhance the properties of specialty polymers, coatings, and adhesives.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Intermediate for creating specialized colorants and optical brighteners.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in Diels-Alder reactions and as a dienophile for constructing complex cyclic structures in R&D.
• Epoxy Curing Agent: Functions as a hardener in specific epoxy resin formulations for electronic and composite materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,3-Diethylmaleic Anhydride
CAS No.	28843-39-2
Molecular Formula	C8H10O3
Molecular Weight	154.16 g/mol
Synonyms	2,3-Diethylmaleic anhydride; Diethylmaleic anhydride; 2,3-Diethyl-2-butenedioic anhydride; 2,3-Diethylmaleic acid anhydride; 3,4-Diethyl-2,5-furandione; 2,3-Diethyl-2,5-furandione; 2,3-Diethyl-δα,β-succinic anhydride
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,3-Diethylmaleic Anhydride is manufactured under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, assay, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under anhydrous conditions to prevent decomposition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.