I29204

Itaconic acid

≥99%

• Synonym(s): Methylenesuccinic acid
• Linear Formula: HO₂CCH₂C(=CH₂)CO₂H
• CAS Number: 97-65-4
• Molecular Weight: 130.10
• Beilstein: 1759501
• EC Number: 202-599-6
• MDL number: MFCD00004260
• UNSPSC Code: 12352100
• PubChem Substance ID: 24896018
• NACRES: NA.22

Properties

• Quality Level: 200
• Assay: ≥99%
• autoignition temp.: 1472 °F
• mp: 165-168 °C (lit.)
• density: 1.573 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
• SMILES string: OC(=O)CC(=C)C(O)=O
• InChI: 1S/C5H6O4/c1-3(5(8)9)2-4(6)7/h1-2H2,(H,6,7)(H,8,9)
• InChI key: LVHBHZANLOWSRM-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

Application

Itaconic acid (IA) can be used:

• As a comonomer in the polymerization of polyacrylonitrile (PAN) to promote the thermo-oxidative stabilization of polymer.
• In combination with acrylamide to form (poly[acrylamide-co-(itaconicacid)]) to synthesize biodegradable superabsorbent polymers.
• To synthesize biobased polyester composite in fabric industry.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS05
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H318
• Precautionary Statements: P280 - P305 + P351 + P338
• Hazard Classifications: Eye Dam. 1
• Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 1
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves