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Itaconic acid
Itaconic acid is a dicarboxylic acid used in polymer synthesis, pharmaceuticals, and as a building block in organic chemistry. It appears as a white crystalline powder and is soluble in water. CAS: 97-65-4, Molecular formula: C5H6O4, Molecular weight: 130.10 g/mol, Storage: Ambient, Signal word: Danger. Molekula supplies Itaconic acid from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
Overview
Itaconic acid is a dicarboxylic acid used in polymer synthesis, pharmaceuticals, and as a building block in organic chemistry. It appears as a white crystalline powder and is soluble in water. CAS: 97-65-4, Molecular formula: C5H6O4, Molecular weight: 130.10 g/mol, Storage: Ambient, Signal word: Danger. Molekula supplies Itaconic acid from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White crystal or powder |
| Melting Point | 165 - 168 ℃ |
| Heavy metals | ≤10ug/g |
| Loss on Drying | ≤0.3% |
| Chloride (Cl) | ≤10ug/g |
| Purity | ≥99.6% |
| Residue on Ignition | ≤0.01% |
| APHA | ≤5 |
| Iron (Fe) | ≤3ug/g |
| Arsenic (As) | ≤4ug/g |
| Copper (Cu) | ≤1ug/g |
| Manganese (Mn) | ≤1ug/g |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Shelf Life | 24 months |
| Acidity | Acid |
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 97-65-4 |
| Molecular Formula | C5H6O4 |
| Molecular Weight | 130.10 |
| SMILES | O=C(O)C(=C)CC(=O)O |
| REACH Code | Y110 |
| TSCA Listed | Yes |
| HTS Code | 29171940 |
| Tariff Code | 2917198070 |
Safety & GHS
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Corrosive
GHS05
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Health Hazard
GHS07
Hazard statements
- H315 Causes skin irritation
- H318 Causes serious eye damage
- H335 May cause respiratory irritation
Precautionary statements
- P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P305+351+338 IF IN EYES: Rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
- P337+313 If eye irritation persists get medical advice/attention
For research and industrial use only
Documents
Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
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Pricing & pack sizes
Synonyms
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Frequently asked questions
What is itaconic acid used for?
Itaconic acid is primarily used in the synthesis of polymers, resins, and coatings due to its ability to act as a monomer in copolymerization reactions.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of itaconic acid?
The chemical formula is C5H6O4 and the molecular weight is 130.10 g/mol.
How should itaconic acid be stored?
Itaconic acid should be stored at ambient temperature, protected from moisture and direct sunlight.
What grade of itaconic acid does Molekula supply?
Molekula supplies itaconic acid in technical grade, suitable for industrial and research applications.
Can Molekula supply itaconic acid in bulk?
Yes, Molekula can supply itaconic acid in bulk quantities; please contact our sales team for pricing and availability.
What documentation comes with an order of itaconic acid?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) with the shipment.
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