Maleic Anhydride is an organic compound with a strong unpleasant smell, which is mainly produced by the oxidation of n-butane or butene in the benzene solution. The colorless crystal appears to be a needle, flake, rod, or fused mass-like structure. The melting and boiling points of the compound measure around 52.8° C and 202° C, respectively. The compound easily dissolves in water and produces maleic acid as a resulting compound. It also dissolves with ethanol to produce different ester compounds. Commercially, it is used to produce unsaturated polyester resins and…
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