Maleic Anhydride → Maleic Acid

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Reaction Steps

adding water to the dehydrator bottoms stream to convert a portion of the maleic anhydride to fumaric acid and then cooling the dehydrator bottoms stream comprising molten maleic anhydride, entrainer, and fumaric acid to a temperature of about 250° F. to about 310° F. to precipitate the fumaric acid and form a slurry of fumaric acid in molten maleic acid;

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