Overview of Itaconic Acid
Itaconic Acid (CAS No. 97-65-4), also known as methylenesuccinic acid, is an unsaturated dicarboxylic acid with the molecular formula C5H6O4. This white crystalline powder is produced through both biological fermentation processes using carbohydrates and nitrogen sources with microorganisms like Aspergillus itaconicus, and chemical methods involving citric acid or succinic anhydride. As a trusted chemical supplier with two decades of experience in the化工行业, we provide high-purity Itaconic Acid suitable for various industrial applications.
Key Properties and Characteristics
Itaconic Acid appears as a white crystalline substance with a characteristic odor. It demonstrates good solubility in water, ethanol, and acetone, and is slightly soluble in chloroform, benzene, and ether. This compound contains an unsaturated double bond, making it chemically reactive for various transformations. It can undergo polymerization reactions—both homopolymerization and copolymerization with other monomers like acrylonitrile, styrene, and butadiene. The acid also exhibits typical carboxylic acid functionality, participating in esterification and addition reactions.
Polymer and Synthetic Resin Production
Itaconic Acid serves as a valuable comonomer in synthetic resins and polymers. When incorporated into polymers, it enhances properties such as water resistance, weather ability, and mechanical strength. These materials are widely used in coatings, adhesives, ink formulations, and fiber production.
Plastic and Engineering Material Applications
In plastic industries, esters of Itaconic Acid function as effective plasticizers. They improve flexibility, processing characteristics, and impact resistance of various plastic compositions. The acid also acts as a modification agent to enhance heat resistance, chemical stability, and anti-aging properties of plastics like PVC.
Diverse Specialty Applications
Itaconic Acid finds usage in multiple specialty sectors including as a comonomer for polyacrylonitrile fibers to improve dyeability and moisture absorption. It’s also employed in lubricant additives, and in biomedical fields where itaconic acid-based polymers demonstrate potential as drug delivery carriers and tissue engineering scaffolds due to their biocompatibility and degradability.
Quality Specifications and Packaging
Our Itaconic Acid meets stringent quality standards with a purity specification of 99%. We offer flexible packaging options including 25kg bags with inner plastic and outer woven paper composite bags. Customized packaging in 500kg and 1000kg containers is available to meet specific customer requirements. Proper handling procedures are recommended, including protection against moisture, sun exposure, and rain during storage and transportation. The product should not be stored outdoors or mixed with toxic, odorous, colored powders, or corrosive substances.
Why Choose Our Itaconic Acid
With twenty years of experience in the chemical industry, we maintain consistent supply chains and rigorous quality control protocols. Our technical support team provides comprehensive assistance for application development and problem-solving. We offer reliable logistics solutions with efficient shipping times to meet production schedules. Customized specifications can be discussed to address specific application requirements.
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Post time: Aug-29-2025