Merck, 125318-500G, Citraconic anhydride

Citraconic anhydride is a derivative of maleic anhydride and is also known as 2-methylmaleic anhydride. It is highly reactive due to the presence of anhydride groups and can undergo hydrolysis, esterification, amidation, and addition reactions. It can be used as a crosslinking agent to create covalent bonds between polymer chains, enhancing the mechanical strength and thermal stability of the polymer network. They arepotential tools for bioconjugation and immobilization of bioactive molecules.