Maleimide is a cyclic dicarboximide in which the two carboacyl groups on nitrogen together with the nitogen itself form a 1H-pyrrole-2,5-dione structure. It has a role as an EC 5.99.1.3 [DNA topoisomerase (ATP-hydrolysing)] inhibitor. It is a dicarboximide and a member of maleimides. It is functionally related to a maleic acid. It derives from a hydride of a 1H-pyrrole.
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GHS classification
GHS Classification · 4 items
Danger
H301 (98%): Toxic if swallowed [Danger Acute toxicity, oral]
P260, P261, P264, P270, P272, P280, P301+P316, P301+P330+P331, P302+P352, P302+P361+P354, P304+P340, P305+P354+P338, P316, P321, P330, P333+P317, P362+P364, P363, P405, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement)
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Hazard information
Regulatory InformationMaleimide: Does not have an individual approval but may be used under an appropriate group standard
Hazards SummaryCauses burns; May cause skin sensitization; Toxic by ingestion; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] Search for (541-59-3[EC/RN Number]) AND (allergic OR dermatitis OR sensitizer OR sensitization): no reported allergic contact dermatitis; [PubMed]
Hazard Classes and CategoriesAcute Tox. 3 (98%)
Toxicology
Adverse EffectsDermatotoxin - Skin burns.
Safety data
PPE
Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves, type P3 (EN 143) respirator cartridges
wgk
3
tsca
TSCA listed
rtecs
ON4800000
ridadr
UN 2923 8/PG 2
Chemistry & industry
Uses & manufacturing
Use ClassificationEnvironmental transformation -> Pesticide transformation products (metabolite, successor)
General Manufacturing Information1H-Pyrrole-2,5-dione: ACTIVE
Applications · 3 items
UsesReacts quantitatively with sulfhydryl groups.Maleimide is used to immobilize the bovine serum albumin-boronic acid conjugates in association with silica beads. Its nanoparticle surface favors the conjugation with cell penetration peptides. It is involved in Rhodium-catalyzed conjugate arylation with arylboronic acids. It is actively involved in Michael additions and Diels-Alder reactions by the addition across the double bond. It acts as crosslinking reagents in polymer chemistry.
UsesRhodium-catalyzed conjugate arylation with arylboronic acids.1
General DescriptionMaleimide (2,5-Pyrroledione) is a new nanoparticle surface functional group which favors easy conjugation with cell penetration peptides. The conjugation is enabled via click chemistry to preserve its biofunctions.
DefinitionChEBI: A cyclic dicarboximide in which the two carboacyl groups on nitrogen together with the nitogen itself form a 1H-pyrrole-2,5-dione structure.