Itaconic Acid (CAS 97-65-4)

Molecular structure

Chemical Product

ITACONIC ACID

Cat. NoKC.910067 CategoryAcids Molecular FormulaC5H6O4 CAS97-65-4 Molecular Weight130.10 g/mol

Package 500GM

Safety & Hazards (GHS) Danger

Corrosive

Irritant

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itaconic acid is a metabolite found in or produced by Saccharomyces cerevisiae.

Used in copolymerization and to make resins, plasticizers, and lube oil additives; [HSDB] Used as a comonomer in the production of acrylic fibers and latex; [eChemPortal: SIDSUNEP]
COPOLYMERIZATIONS; RESINS; PLASTICIZERS; LUBE OIL ADDITIVES; INTERMEDIATE

Physical Description	Liquid; Large Crystals; Dry Powder; Other Solid
Color/Form	RHOMBIC CRYSTALS FROM BENZENE
Odor	CHARACTERISTIC ODOR
Melting Point	162-164 °C WITH DECOMP, ALSO REPORTED AS 172 °C
Boiling Point	268 °C, SUBLIMES
Density	1.632
Solubility	1 G DISSOLVES IN 12 ML WATER, 5 ML ALC; VERY SLIGHTLY SOL IN BENZENE, CHLOROFORM, CARBON DISULFIDE, PETROLEUM ETHER

IUPAC Name	2-methylidenebutanedioic acid
Molecular Formula	C5H6O4
Molecular Weight	130.10 g/mol
CAS	97-65-4
SMILES	C=C(CC(=O)O)C(=O)O
InChIKey	LVHBHZANLOWSRM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Catalog No	KC.910067
Pack sizes	500GM

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