Product Description:
Overview
Itaconic Acid (99.6% minimum purity) is an unsaturated dibasic organic acid, chemically known as methylenesuccinic acid or methylene butanedioic acid. It features a reactive double bond, which enables a wide range of chemical reactions, including polymerization, esterification, and various addition reactions. It is readily soluble in water, ethanol, and other common solvents, making it a versatile building block for chemical synthesis and industrial manufacturing.
With its stable quality and consistent performance, Itaconic Acid serves as a practical raw material across multiple sectors, including polymer chemistry, coatings, adhesives, textiles, and specialty chemical formulations.
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Key Applications
1. Odor Control Formulations
When combined with small amounts of natural substances, Itaconic Acid and its polymers can be used to formulate effective odor-neutralizing agents. These products interact with both alkaline odorous compounds (such as amines and ammonia) and acidic odorants (such as hydrogen sulfide). The resulting materials can also be processed into odor-absorbing paper, plastic films, and related functional products for daily and industrial use.
2. Latex and Coating Systems
Copolymerized with styrene and butadiene, Itaconic Acid contributes to the production of S.B.R. latex. This latex is suitable for paper coating applications, where it helps improve paper strength and print vibrancy. It is also used in metal and concrete coatings, offering good color retention and resistance to environmental exposure. In paint formulations, it functions as an additive to support overall paint performance. For carpet backing, it can enhance the durability of synthetic fiber carpets under regular use.
3. Resin Production for Surface and Emulsion Coatings
Polymerized with acrylic acid, methacrylic acid, or their esters, Itaconic Acid forms resins that are applicable in surface coatings and emulsion paints. In leather processing, these resins can support improved flexibility. For automotive, appliance, and cold-storage facility coatings, they provide strong adhesion, favorable appearance, and resistance to varied climatic conditions. In electrophoretic coatings, they contribute to reliable substrate adhesion. When combined with polyvalent metal oxides, the resin system can be used to produce dental adhesives with good extrusion properties, bonding strength, and biocompatibility. Additionally, when formulated with alkyl dimethyl benzyl ammonium chloride, it can be used in water-soluble coatings for food packaging materials to help reduce surface bacterial contamination.
4. Ester Derivatives
Esters derived from Itaconic Acid are used in paint manufacturing, weak-acid ion exchange resins, lubricant additives, adhesives, plasticizers, compression-molding compounds, and sealants. These derivatives offer functional benefits such as improved processability and material compatibility.
5. Other Derivatives and Specialized Uses
Further chemical derivatives of Itaconic Acid find use in pharmaceutical intermediates, cosmetic reagents, lubricants, thickeners, herbicides, and textile-finishing agents for wool and silk enhancement. It also serves as a precursor for the production of citraconic acid, mesaconic acid, itaconic anhydride, and related specialty chemicals.
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Product Specifications
- Purity: ≥ 99.6%
- Appearance: White crystalline powder
- Solubility: Soluble in water, ethanol, and various organic solvents
- Storage: Keep in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area, away from direct sunlight and moisture
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Advantages for Industrial Buyers
- Reliable and consistent purity level for reproducible results
- Broad compatibility with multiple polymerization and esterification processes
- Suitable for use in formulations requiring defined reactivity and stability
- Backed by standard quality control procedures to ensure batch-to-batch uniformity
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Post time: Sep-09-2026