Plasticizers.Maleic anhydride-derived dibutyl maleate and dioctyl maleate are excellent internal plasticizers for plastics. Hexahydrophthalic anhydride and diphenyl maleate (made from MA Maleic anhydride) are high-performance external plasticizers.
Food Industry.Fumaric acid (from MA Maleic anhydride) and its biochemically derived products (L-malic acid, L-aspartic acid, L-alanine) act as sour or sweet additives in food. Sodium malate serves as a salt substitute. Tartaric acid (synthesized from MA) is used as a flavor adjuster.

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