Description

Dibutyl Itaconate is a high-purity diester derivative of itaconic acid, a key bio-based platform chemical. This compound serves as a versatile and reactive monomer, offering excellent copolymerization properties for creating polymers with tailored performance characteristics. It is essential for manufacturers in the polymer, coatings, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop advanced materials with enhanced flexibility, adhesion, and durability.

Application

• Polymer & Resin Modification: Acts as a reactive plasticizer and comonomer in the synthesis of acrylic and vinyl resins, improving flexibility and low-temperature performance.
• Advanced Coatings & Adhesives: Used in the formulation of pressure-sensitive adhesives, latex paints, and industrial coatings to enhance film-forming properties and adhesion to various substrates.
• Specialty Monomers: Serves as a building block for creating custom (meth)acrylate esters and other specialty monomers for high-value applications.
• Lubricant & Fuel Additives: Employed as an intermediate in the production of additives that improve the lubricity and stability of fuels and synthetic lubricants.
• UV-Curable Systems: A valuable component in oligomers and prepolymers for UV-curable inks, coatings, and 3D printing resins.
• Pharmaceutical & Cosmetic Intermediates: Utilized as a chemical intermediate in the synthesis of certain active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and cosmetic esters.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dibutyl Itaconate
CAS No.	2155-60-4
Molecular Formula	C12H20O4
Molecular Weight	228.29 g/mol
Synonyms	Di-n-butyl itaconate; Butyl itaconate; 1,4-Dibutyl 2-methylenesuccinate; Itaconic acid dibutyl ester; 2-Methylenesuccinic acid dibutyl ester; Dibutyl 2-methylenesuccinate; Itaconic acid, dibutyl ester
EINECS	218-447-7

Quality Control

Our Dibutyl Itaconate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for purity, identity, and performance. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, impurity profile, and physical properties is provided with each shipment to guarantee consistency and support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C (59°F and 77°F). Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to minimize moisture absorption and prevent contamination.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.2%
Acidity (as Itaconic Acid)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.442 - 1.446
Density (20°C)	0.990 - 1.010 g/mL

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.