See Also: maleic anhydrides(medicine)
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maleic(dictionary)
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maleic hydrazide(medicine)
maleic acid(medicine)
succinic anhydrides(medicine)
citraconic anhydrides(medicine)

maleic anhydrides (medicine)


maleic anhydrides
Cis-butenedioic anhydride. Used in copolymerization reactions, in the diels-alder(diene)synthesis, in the preparation of resins, pharmaceuticals and agricultural chemicals. It is a powerful irritant and causes burns.