The chemistry, process technology, and production economics for maleic anhydride and key derivatives are presented. In addition, regional supply/demand forecasts out to 2015 are given.

A Brief Introduction to The Organic Chemical Industry: Technology, Economics and Markets by Dr. Harold Wittcoff.

The chemistry, process technologies, and production economics for various approaches of boosting propylene production at refineries are assessed. Technologies include ZSM-5 additives, modified FCC approaches, olefin metathesis, and C4/C5 olefin cracking.

Chemistry, process technology/production economics for EDC/VCM production are assessed. Conventional ethylene-based, emerging ethane-based, historical acetylene-based and Vintech’s boiling reactor processes are analyzed. Supply/demand forecasts to 2015.