Chemical Properties
colourless to light yellow viscous liquid
Uses
(2-Dodecen-1-yl)succinic anhydride may be used in the following:
- Synthesis of amphiphilic N-[(2′-(dodec-2′-en-10-yl)succinoyl]chitosan.
- Chemical modification of sago starch, via esterification.
- Preparation of dodecenyl succinic anhydride (DDSA) gum arabic derivatives, via chemical modification of gum arabic.
General Description
Light yellow clear viscous oil.
Air & Water Reactions
May decompose in water to form organic acids
Reactivity Profile
2-DODECEN-1-YLSUCCINIC ANHYDRIDE can react with strong oxidizing agents. React with water to give the corresponding organic acid .
Fire Hazard
2-DODECEN-1-YLSUCCINIC ANHYDRIDE is non-flammable.
Flammability and Explosibility
Non flammable