Title: N-Ethylmaleimide
CAS Registry Number: 128-53-0
CAS Name: 1-Ethyl-1H-pyrrole-2,5-dione
Molecular Formula: C6H7NO2
Molecular Weight: 125.13
Percent Composition: C 57.59%, H 5.64%, N 11.19%, O 25.57%
Literature References: Prepd by heating N-ethylmaleamic acid in paraffin: Marrian, J. Chem. Soc. 1949, 1515.
Properties: Crystals, mp 45°. Lacrimator when liquid.
Melting point: mp 45°
CAUTION: Strong irritant.
Use: In cancer research (possible antimitotic activity.) |