3-Benzyldihydrofuran-2,5-dione
[CAS# 19544-43-5]

Identification

• Name: 3-Benzyldihydrofuran-2,5-dione
• Synonyms: 2-Benzylsuccinic anhydride; DL-Benzylsuccinic anhydride
• Molecular Formula: C₁₁H₁₀O₃
• Molecular Weight: 190.20
• CAS Registry Number: 19544-43-5
• EC Number: 868-987-8

Properties

• Solubility: Practically insoluble (0.011 g/L) (25 ºC), Calc.^*
• Density: 1.259±0.06 g/cm³ (20 ºC 760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Melting point: 95-97 ºC^**
• Refractive index: 1.4980 (20 ºC)^***

^* Calculated using Advanced Chemistry Development (ACD/Labs) Software V11.02 (©1994-2014 ACD/Labs)

^** Jacques, J.; Bulletin de la Societe Chimique de France 1952, P573-7.

^*** Alieva, F. Kh.; Chemistry and Technology of Fuels and Oils 2009, V45(2), P92-97.

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2A	H319
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335