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Itaconic acid

Itaconic acid

  • CAT Number: R044621
  • CAS Number: 97-65-4
  • Molecular Formula: C5H6O4
  • Molecular Weight: 130.1
  • Purity: ≥95%
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Itaconic acid（Cat No.:R044621）, is an organic compound classified as a dicarboxylic acid. It is a white crystalline solid at room temperature and is known for its significant role in the production of biodegradable plastics and synthetic rubber, where it serves as a monomer. Itaconic acid is also utilized in the manufacturing of adhesives, detergents, and other specialty chemicals. In recent years, it has gained attention for its potential use as a renewable platform chemical due to its ability to be produced through microbial fermentation of renewable feedstocks, offering a more sustainable alternative to petroleum-based chemicals.

Catalog Number R044621
CAS Number 97-65-4
Molecular Formula

C5H6O4

Purity 95%
Storage Store at RT
IUPAC Name 2-methylidenebutanedioic acid
InChI InChI=1S/C5H6O4/c1-3(5(8)9)2-4(6)7/h1-2H2,(H,6,7)(H,8,9)
InChIKey LVHBHZANLOWSRM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES C=C(CC(=O)O)C(=O)O

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