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Itaconic acid, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Itaconic acid is used in the preparation of acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene and acrylate latexes. It is also used to prepare poly-itaconic acid, resins biofuel components and ionomer cements. It finds application in the textile, chemical and pharmaceutical industries. It is also used as an additive in fibers and ion exchange resins to increase abrasion, waterproofing, physical resistance, dying affinity and better duration. Further, it acts as a co-monomer used in the preparation of acrylic fibers and rubbers, reinforced glass fiber, artificial diamonds and lens. In addition to this, it acts as a binder and sizing agent in non-weaving fibers.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Itaconic acid is used in the preparation of acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene and acrylate latexes. It is also used to prepare poly-itaconic acid, resins biofuel components and ionomer cements. It finds application in the textile, chemical and pharmaceutical industries. It is also used as an additive in fibers and ion exchange resins to increase abrasion, waterproofing, physical resistance, dying affinity and better duration. Further, it acts as a co-monomer used in the preparation of acrylic fibers and rubbers, reinforced glass fiber, artificial diamonds and lens. In addition to this, it acts as a binder and sizing agent in non-weaving fibers.
Solubility
Soluble in water, acetone, methanol, hexane and ethanol. Slightly soluble in benzene, chloroform, carbon disulfide and petroleum ether.
Notes
Hygroscopic. Moisture sensitive. Incompatible with bases, oxidizing agents and reducing agents.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | 165°C to 169°C |
| Density | 1.63 |
| Boiling Point | 268°C |
| Quantity | 250 g |
| Beilstein | 1759501 |
| Sensitivity | Hygroscopic |
| Merck Index | 14,5242 |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in water,acetone,methanol,hexane and ethanol. Slightly soluble in benzene,chloroform,carbon disulfide and petroleum ether. |
| Formula Weight | 130.1 |
| Percent Purity | 99% |
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Certificates
Certificates
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| Lot Number | Certificate Type | Date | Catalog Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| N25L024 | Certificate of Analysis | 27/02/2025 | A15566.0I,A15566.0B,A15566.30 |
| W12K004 | Certificate of Analysis | 23/09/2024 | A15566.0I,A15566.0B,A15566.30 |
| W12K003 | Certificate of Analysis | 23/09/2024 | A15566.0I,A15566.0B,A15566.30 |
| U23K015 | Certificate of Analysis | 11/09/2024 | A15566.0I,A15566.0B,A15566.30 |
| U16K021 | Certificate of Analysis | 28/08/2024 | A15566.0I,A15566.0B,A15566.30 |
Safety and Handling
- Itaconic acid
- Danger
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
- H318-Causes serious eye damage.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Itaconic acid
RUO – Research Use Only
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