Dibutyltin Mono(2-ethylhexyl) Maleate: A Specialized Catalyst for Esterification Reactions Introduction Dibutyltin mono(2-ethylhexyl) maleate (DBTMEH Maleate), also known by various trade names, is an organotin compound belonging to the class of dialkyltin(IV) carboxylates. It finds significant application as a catalyst, primarily in esterification reactions, and to a lesser extent in transesterification and condensation reactions. Its efficiency...