Maleic anhydride is a versatile chemical compound widely used in various industries. With its molecular formula C4H2O3, it is a white crystalline solid that is soluble in water. Maleic anhydride is a crucial intermediate in the production of resins, coatings, and polymers. It is employed in the synthesis of products like unsaturated polyester resins, which find applications in fiberglass-reinforced plastics. Additionally, it serves as a raw material for the manufacturing of agricultural chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and various other specialty products. Known for its reactivity, maleic anhydride plays a significant role in diverse chemical processes, making it an essential component in the realm of industrial chemistry.

Maleic anhydride has a very broad range of uses from food additives to industrial applications.

Synthetic resin raw material (unsaturated polyesters), Paints and coatings, Resin modifiers, Vinyl chloride stabilizers, Food additives (fumaric acid, succinic acid, malic acid), Agricultural chemicals, Paper sizing agents, Imides, Surfactants Plasticizers (DOM, DBM, DEM), Other (GBL, 14BG, THF)