Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of Poly(methyl vinyl ether-alt-maleic anhydride) (CAS: 9011-16-9)?
Answer
Poly(methyl vinyl ether-alt-maleic anhydride) (PVM/MA) is a copolymer with a molecular weight ranging from 1,000 to 100,000. It is sparingly soluble in water but soluble in organic solvents. The polymer exhibits good reactivity due to the presence of carboxylic acid groups from maleic anhydride. It is often used in applications requiring controlled polymerization and high functionality.
About
CAS No
9011-16-9
English Name
Poly(methyl vinyl ether-alt-maleic anhydride)
Molecular Formula
C7H8O4
Molecular Weight
156.14 g/mol
SMILES
COC=C.C1=CC(=O)OC1=O
InChIKey
UPBDXRPQPOWRKR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-07 10:19
