Description

Itamalic Acid CAS NO 497-69-8 is a valuable dicarboxylic acid derivative, also known as 2-Methylenesuccinic acid, with significant utility in organic synthesis. Its bifunctional structure, featuring both a carboxylic acid and an alkene group, makes it a versatile building block for creating more complex molecules. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries seeking to develop novel compounds and materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other bioactive molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Polymer & Resin Modifiers: Acts as a comonomer or cross-linking agent to introduce carboxylic acid functionality into polymers, enhancing properties like adhesion and reactivity.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in organic synthesis for creating complex esters, amides, and other derivatives.
• Biochemical Research: Utilized as a substrate or inhibitor in enzymatic studies and metabolic pathway research.
• Chelating Agent Precursor: Its structure can be modified to develop ligands for metal chelation in various industrial processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Itamalic Acid
CAS No.	497-69-8
Molecular Formula	C5H6O4
Molecular Weight	130.10 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methylenesuccinic Acid; Itaconic Acid, 2-Methyl-; 1-Propene-2,3-dicarboxylic Acid; 2-Methylidenebutanedioic Acid; Itamalic Acid; 2-Methylenebutanedioic Acid; NSC 25646
EINECS	207-848-3

Quality Control

Our Itamalic Acid is produced and tested under a stringent quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment aligns with cGMP principles where applicable, ensuring the material meets the rigorous demands of research and industrial synthesis.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases, oxidizing agents, and sources of ignition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	162 - 167 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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