Maleic anhydride

Product Description

Maleic anhydride is an essential chemical intermediate for a broad range of industrial applications. Due to its high reactivity toward alcohols, glycols, and olefins, it is primarily used in the manufacture of unsaturated polyester resins (UPR), alkyd resins, and as a precursor for numerous chemical derivatives. Its consistent purity and defined reactivity profile ensure reliable processing performance in large-scale industrial production. Maleic anhydride also serves as a key raw material for the synthesis of fumaric acid, maleic acid, 1,4-butanediol (via further processing), agricultural intermediates, and lubricant additives.

Key Product Features

• High chemical purity for consistent reaction performance
• Strong reactivity with alcohols and olefins
• Efficient incorporation into polyester and alkyd resin systems
• Suitable for continuous large-scale industrial processing
• Established global raw material with stable specification standards

Main Areas of Application

• Unsaturated polyester resins (UPR) for composites and construction materials
• Alkyd resins for coatings and paints
• Production of fumaric acid and malic acid
• Additives for lubricants (via succinic anhydride derivatives)
• Copolymerization (e.g., maleic anhydride grafted polymers)
• Synthesis of agricultural intermediates
• Production of paper sizing agents (e.g., alkenyl succinic anhydride, ASA)