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Malonic anhydride

Also known as Oxetane-2,4-dione, 2,4-Oxetanedione

CAS 15159-48-5Formula C3H2O3Molar mass 86.05 g/mol
Malonic anhydride chemical structure, C3H2O3, CAS 15159-48-5
2D chemical structure

Key facts

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CAS number
15159-48-5
Formula
C3H2O3
Molar mass
86.05 g/mol
HS code
291719
Category
Carboxylic acids and anhydrides

What is Malonic anhydride?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

Malonic anhydride is a chemical substance with the molecular formula C3H2O3 and a molar mass of 86.05 g/mol. Its CAS registry number is 15159-48-5. The IUPAC name is oxetane-2,4-dione.

Identifiers

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IUPAC name
oxetane-2,4-dione
CAS number
15159-48-5 CAS number cross-checked
Molecular formula
C3H2O3
UNII
V8PB6RYA8G
InChIKey
KKHUSADXXDNRPW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C3H2O3/c4-2-1-3(5)6-2/h1H2
SMILES (canonical and isomeric)
C1C(=O)OC1=O

Synonyms

  • Oxetane-2,4-dione
  • 2,4-Oxetanedione

Physical and chemical properties

Measured values and descriptors computed from the structure

Physical and chemical properties

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Computed descriptors

Calculated from the structure, useful for screening and formulation

Molecular weight
86.05 g/molcalc.
Exact mass
86.0004 Dacalc.
LogP (octanol/water)
-0.54calc.
Topological polar surface area
43.37 Ųcalc.
Hydrogen bond donors
0calc.
Hydrogen bond acceptors
3calc.
Rotatable bonds
0calc.
Heavy atoms
6calc.
Rings
1calc.
Aromatic rings
0calc.
Fraction sp3 carbons
0.33calc.
Formal charge
0calc.
Stereocentres
0calc.
Lipinski rule of five
Passes (0 violations)calc.

Calculated for screening. Confirm critical figures with the supplier.

Murcko scaffold

The ring system that remains when every side chain is removed

Murcko scaffold of this chemical, O=C1CC(=O)O1

O=C1CC(=O)O1

1 ring, 6 atoms. This chemical is the scaffold itself.

3 other chemicals share this scaffold

Safety and hazards

GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet

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Regulatory status

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HS code and trade data

Customs classification and reported world trade statistics

Global trade

World import and export statistics for the HS code Malonic anhydride is traded under.

HS 2917.19Indicative HS code

Acyclic polycarboxylic acids, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and…

World exports in 2024
$718M
+8.1% vs 2023, imports $915M
2019 to 2024
Top exporters
  1. China46.6%
  2. United States13.7%
  3. Germany10.1%
Top importers
  1. United States16.2%
  2. Denmark11.8%
  3. Germany10.0%
Reported customs values in USD, not prices.Full trade data

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