4-Maleimidobutyric acid
[CAS# 57078-98-5]

Identification

• Classification: Chemical reagent >> Organic reagent >> Aromatic acid
• Name: 4-Maleimidobutyric acid
• Synonyms: N-(3-Carboxypropyl)maleimide; gamma-Maleimidobutyric acid; omega-Maleimidobutyric acid
• Molecular Formula: C₈H₉NO₄
• Molecular Weight: 183.16
• CAS Registry Number: 57078-98-5
• EC Number: 611-461-8

Properties

• Solubility: Slightly soluble (9.3 g/L) (25 ºC), Calc.^*
• Density: 1.395±0.06 g/cm³ (20 ºC 760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Melting point: 98-99 ºC (water )^**

^* Calculated using Advanced Chemistry Development (ACD/Labs) Software V11.02 (©1994-2015 ACD/Labs)

^** Song, Hong Y.; Organic & Biomolecular Chemistry 2009, V7(17), P3400-3406.

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

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