| Identification | |
| Name: | 2-O-ACETYL-MALIC ANHYDRIDE |
| Synonyms: | 2-O-ACETYL-MALIC ANHYDRIDE;3-(Acetyloxy)dihydro-2,5-furandione;Malic Anhydride Acetate |
| CAS: | 24766-96-9 |
| Molecular Formula: | C6H6O5 |
| Molecular Weight: | 158.11 |
| Molecular Structure: |  |
| Properties | |
| Density: | 1.38 g/cm3 |
| Appearance: | White solid |
| Usage: | Used as intermediates for detergents via O-acetylmalic acid amides. Regioselective ring opening of malic acid anhydrides by carbon nucleophiles |
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