Chemical & Material
Maleic Anhydride
Maleic anhydride is a colorless or white solid with an acrid odor. Maleic anhydride is a very versatile molecule that lends itself to many applications requiring a number of properties and functionalities. With three active sites (two carboxyl groups and one double bond), it is an excellent joining and cross linking agent. Its major end use, representing well over half of global demand, is in the manufacture of unsaturated polyester resins, where its cross-linking abilities…
- Types
- Solid Maleic Anhydride · Molten Maleic Anhydride
- Applications
- Unsaturated Polyester Resin · 1,4-butanediol (BDO) · Other
5 editions26 December 2025