dibutyltin mono(2-ethylhexyl) maleate: properties, applications, and comparison with other organotin stabilizers abstract: dibutyltin mono(2-ethylhexyl) maleate (dbm), an organotin compound, serves as a crucial heat stabilizer for polyvinyl chloride (pvc) polymers. this article provides a comprehensive overview of dbm, including its chemical properties, synthesis methods, stabilization mechanism, and applications. furthermore, it compares dbm with other common...