polymaleatens
Polymaleatens are a class of polymers derived from maleic anhydride. They are typically synthesized through the polymerization of maleic anhydride, often with other monomers, to create copolymers. The resulting polymers possess a backbone with repeating maleic anhydride units. These units can be further reacted, for example, by hydrolysis to form polymaleic acid or by reaction with amines to form polymaleimides.
The properties of polymaleatens are highly dependent on the specific comonomer used and the polymerization conditions.
Polymaleatens find use as dispersants, scale inhibitors, and chelating agents in water treatment applications due to