Description

Dimethyl Itaconate is a high-purity, versatile diester derivative of itaconic acid, serving as a crucial monomer and building block in advanced polymer synthesis. Its bifunctional acrylate-like structure enables the creation of materials with enhanced durability, flexibility, and chemical resistance. This product is essential for R&D chemists and industrial manufacturers in the polymer, specialty chemical, and coating sectors seeking to innovate and improve material performance.

Application

• Polymer & Resin Synthesis: A key monomer for producing specialty polyesters, polyamides, and acrylic resins with tailored properties.
• Coating & Adhesive Formulations: Imparts excellent adhesion, weather resistance, and cross-linking density in high-performance coatings, paints, and adhesives.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other fine chemicals.
• UV-Curable Systems: Acts as a reactive diluent and cross-linker in inks, varnishes, and coatings that cure under ultraviolet light.
• Biodegradable Polymers: A sustainable building block for developing bio-based and biodegradable plastics.
• Chemical Intermediate: Serves as a precursor for synthesizing various derivatives, including diols, diamines, and other functional monomers.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dimethyl Itaconate
CAS No.	617-52-7
Molecular Formula	C7H10O4
Molecular Weight	158.15 g/mol
Synonyms	Dimethyl 2-methylenesuccinate; Methyl itaconate; Itaconic Acid Dimethyl Ester; 2-Methylenesuccinic Acid Dimethyl Ester; 1,4-Dimethyl 2-methylenesuccinate; DMI
EINECS	210-519-7

Quality Control

Our Dimethyl Itaconate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high-purity standards required for industrial and research applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided to guarantee supply consistency and traceability.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents. The container should be kept tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption and maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.438 - 1.442
Density (20°C)	1.12 - 1.14 g/cm³

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