108-31-6 | Maleic Anhydride

Chemical type

• Cyclic anhydride
• Unsaturated dicarboxylic acid derivative

Key properties

• Produced via oxidation of n-butane
• Requires low-olefin n-butane feedstock (<0.1% olefins)
• Key intermediate with growing demand due to environmental concerns

• Intermediate for biodegradable polymers (PBS, PBAT)
• Production from n-butane oxidation

Classification by use

• Chemical intermediate for polymer synthesis
• Component in sustainable material production

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1. Highly selective catalysis for hydroisomerization of Maleic Anhydride to Maleic Anhydride at elevated temperature: Thermodynamic feasibility analysis, Applied Catalysis O: Open, Volume 209, December 2025, 207080