Succinic anhydride by Research Lab Fine Chem Industries is a high grade reagent. This compound the acid anhydride of succinic acid. The reagent is available as a white powder which is insoluble in water. It has a melting point of 119 to 120 C and a boiling point of 261 C. Succinic anhydride can be prepared by the dehydration of succinic acid. While it is stable under general conditions, this reagent is incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. CAS No.: 108-30-5 Quantity Provided: 500 gm per bottle Molecular formula: C4H4O3 Molecular weight: 100.07 Assay: 99 Succinic anhydride has a variety of applications in chemical and biological sectors. This reagent finds applications in the organic synthesis of various compounds. Succinic anhydride can be hydrolysed to yield succinic acid. It is additionally used as a sizing agent and curative for epoxy resin. Succinic anhydride finds applications in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and in coatings. This reagent is suitable for industrial synthesis of products and research applications.