Isomerization-Free Polycondensations of Maleic Anhydride with α,ω-Alkanediols

Maleic anhydride (MaAh) was polycondensed with 1,6-hexanediol in bulk at 60, 100, or 140 °C. The triflates of lanthanum, samarium, magnesium, aluminum, scandium, tin(II), and bismuth were used as c...