Product name :   Itaconic acid

Cas No.:    97-65-4

Chemical name:    Itaconi acid

Items                                         Properties
Molecular formula                  C₅H₆O₄
Molar mass                              130.099 g/mol
Appearance                             White crystals
MELTING POINT                      165 - 169 C   
SPECIFIC GRAVITY                 1.5 - 1.6
SOLUBILITY IN WATER          8 - 9.5 %
SOLVENT SOLUBILITY           Soluble in alcohol. slightly soluble in organic solvents

Toxicity:

Dissolving water, alcohol, acetone, slightly dissolving ether second ester of second acid, chloroform and pyridine, non-dissolving benzene.

Characteristics and Application :

Itaconic acid, or methylenesuccinic acid, is an organic compound that is one of the three acids obtained by the distillation of citric acid. Itaconic acid is a white crystalline powder that is soluble in water, ethanol and acetone.The name itaconic was devised as an anagram of aconitic.The other two acids formed from the distillation of citric acid are citraconic and mesaconic acids.In nature, itaconic acid is being produced by Aspergillus terreus. Scientists are developing plants to produce itaconic acid. This may allow replacement of petrochemical products by plant based, thus more sustainable, raw material.

Itaconic Acid  (also called Methylene Succinic Acid)  is a white crystalline carboxylic acid obtained by the fermentation of carbohydrates. It is soluble in water, ethanol and acetone. Unsaturated double bond makes a conjugated system with carbonly group. It is used in the field of;
Co-monomer to prepare acrylic fibers and rubbers, reinforced glass fiber, artificial diamonds and lens
Additive in fibers and ion exchange resins to increases abrasion, waterproofing, physical resistance, dying affinity and better duration
Water treatment system to prevent contamination by metallic alkali
As binder and sizing agent in non-weaving fibers, paper and concrete paint.
The end applications of itaconic acid and its esters include in the field of co-polymerizations, plasticizers, lubricant oil, paper coating. carpets for better duration, adhesives, coatings, paints, thickener, emulsifier, surface active agents,  pharmaceuticals and printing chemicals.