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M5757

Sigma-Aldrich

Maleic acid sodium salt

~99%

Synonym(s):

cis-Butenedioic acid, Toxilic acid

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Linear Formula:
C4H3O4Na
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
138.05
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352106
PubChem Substance ID:

Assay

~99%

Quality Level

SMILES string

OC(/C=C\C([O-])=O)=O.[Na+]

InChI

1S/C4H4O4.Na/c5-3(6)1-2-4(7)8;/h1-2H,(H,5,6)(H,7,8);/q;+1/p-1/b2-1-;

InChI key

VRVKOZSIJXBAJG-ODZAUARKSA-M

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Biochem/physiol Actions

Maleic acid is a component of cosmetics, fragrances and has industrial applications. It is also a potent nephrotoxin and is implicated to induce glycosuria, aminoaciduria and Fanconi syndrome.

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Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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