Itaconic acid, Acid Itaconic, Methylenesuccinic acid, Methylidene butanedioic acid, 97-65-4

Itaconic acid, Acid Itaconic, Methylenesuccinic acid, Methylidene butanedioic acid, 97-65-4

Itaconic acid, also known as methylenesuccinic acid, is an organic compound with the formula C₅H₆O₄. It is a white crystalline solid that is soluble in water and several organic solvents. Itaconic acid is classified as a dicarboxylic acid due to its two carboxyl groups.

Physical and Chemical Properties:

• Molecular Formula: C₅H₆O₄

• Molecular Weight: 130.10 g/mol

• Appearance: White crystalline solid

• Density: 1.63 g/cm³

• Melting Point: 162-164°C (decomposes)

• Solubility: Soluble in water and ethanol

Uses:

• Polymer Industry: Used in the production of synthetic resins and plastics.

• Textile Industry: Used in the manufacture of textile fibers.

• Pharmaceuticals: Used in the production of certain medications.

• Agriculture: Used as a component in the production of herbicides and pesticides.

Other Names:

• Methylenesuccinic acid

• 2-Methylenesuccinic acid

• 1-Propene-2,3-dicarboxylic acid

• Methylidenebutanedioic acid