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Maleic acid, also known as cis-butenedioic acid chemical formula is C₄H₄O_4. Its CAS Number is 110-16-7. It is a dicarboxylic acid organic compound, which is a molecule with two carboxyl groups. Its chemical formula is HO₂CCHCHCO₂H.

The colorless crystalline compound has a faint acidulous odor and a characteristic repulsive, astringent taste. It is primarily used as a precursor to fumaric acid, and relative to its parent maleic anhydride. It is used in industry as an adhesion promoter for different substrates such as nylon and zinc coated metals, as a corrosion inhibitor and anti-scaling agent, and as an intermediate. Maleic acid is produced by the hydration of maleic anhydride.

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Maleic acid is available for shipping throughout the continental United States with one (1) week lead time. Please call (401) 360-2800 for details. Maleic acid is a dry, white, crystaline powder packed in 25 kg bags. Special packaging is available on request. 

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