Shandong Crownchem Industries Co., Ltd., a specialized chemical trading company with over two decades of global experience, supplies high-quality Itaconic Acid to diverse industries worldwide. Trusted by clients across more than 40 countries, we leverage our extensive network and deep industry knowledge to provide reliable sourcing of this valuable bio-based platform chemical. Our commitment focuses on delivering consistent quality and supporting innovative applications.
Understanding Itaconic Acid: A Reactive Building Block
Itaconic Acid (CAS 110-17-8), chemically known as methylenesuccinic acid or itaconic acid, is a naturally occurring unsaturated dicarboxylic acid. This white crystalline powder is characterized by its highly reactive methylene group and unsaturated double bond, granting it versatile chemical properties essential for modern synthesis. Key characteristics include:
High Reactivity: The presence of the conjugated double bond system enables diverse reactions including polymerization, copolymerization (e.g., with acrylonitrile, styrene), esterification, and various addition reactions.
Excellent Solubility: Readily dissolves in water, ethanol, and other common solvents, facilitating easy handling and incorporation into formulations.
Bio-based Origin: Primarily produced through fungal fermentation (e.g., Aspergillus terreus), positioning it as a sustainable alternative to petroleum-derived acids.
Functionality: Serves as a crucial bifunctional monomer and chemical intermediate.
Key Properties & Advantages
Versatile Chemical Reactivity: Acts as a core building block for synthesizing polymers, resins, plasticizers, surfactants, and specialty chemicals.
Bio-Derived & Sustainable: Offers a renewable, eco-friendlier option compared to traditional petrochemical monomers, aligning with green chemistry initiatives.
High Purity: Supplied as a consistent, high-purity material suitable for demanding industrial processes.
Performance: Contributes valuable properties to end-products, such as enhanced adhesion, hardness, flexibility (in polymers/coatings), chelation, and biodegradability.
Major Industrial Applications
Itaconic Acid is a critical raw material enabling innovation across multiple sectors:
Polymer & Synthetic Rubber Synthesis:
Monomer for polyitaconic acid and co-polymers (e.g., with acrylates, styrene, acrylonitrile).
Component in styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR) latex for improved adhesion and mechanical properties.
Used in acrylic fiber production.
Resins & Coatings:
Building block for unsaturated polyester resins (UPR), alkyd resins, and specialty coatings, contributing to hardness, gloss, and weatherability.
Provides improved crosslinking and adhesion properties.
Plasticizers & Esters:
Source material for synthesizing bio-based plasticizers like dialkyl itaconates (e.g., diethyl itaconate, dibutyl itaconate), offering potential alternatives to phthalates.
Production of itaconate esters for lubricants and functional fluids.
Detergents & Chelating Agents:
Used in detergent builders and scale inhibitors due to its chelating ability for metal ions like calcium and magnesium. (e.g., in formulations like sodium polyitaconate or co-polymers).
Specialty Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals:
Intermediate in synthesizing pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and fine chemicals.
Potential applications in bio-based superabsorbent polymers (SAPs).
Other Applications: Includes use in adhesives, sealants, paper chemicals, and as a co-monomer in ion-exchange resins.
Shandong Crownchem: Your Reliable Itaconic Acid Partner
Choosing Shandong Crownchem means partnering with an established leader in chemical supply:
Proven Global Expertise: Over 20 years of experience serving a diverse international client base across 40+ countries in chemical trading.
Consistent Quality Assurance: Rigorous quality control protocols ensure reliable supply of high-purity Itaconic Acid meeting industry specifications.
Supply Chain Strength: Reliable logistics and inventory management for consistent global delivery.
Customer-Centric Approach: Dedicated to understanding your specific requirements and providing tailored support.
Commitment to Sustainability: Supporting the adoption of bio-based chemicals like Itaconic Acid for greener industrial processes.
Explore the Potential of Itaconic Acid
Discover how high-purity Itaconic Acid from Shandong Crownchem can enhance your products and processes. Contact us today to discuss your needs, request specifications, or inquire about sampling.
Shandong Crownchem Industries Co., Ltd. – Supplying Quality Chemicals for Global Innovation.
Post time: Jul-11-2025