Definitions for "Maleimide"
Maleimides are a group of organic compounds with a 2,5-pyrroledione skeleton. It is a contraction of maleic anhydride and an amide. The parent compound is 2,5-pyrroledione which in itself is a contraction of pyrrole and a ketone with the nitrogen atom carrying a proton but nitrogen is often N-substituted with alkyl or aryl groups such as a methyl or phenyl group.