Description

Itaconicacid,2,3-Epoxypropylmonoester is a specialized reactive ester derived from itaconic acid and epichlorohydrin, serving as a versatile monomer and crosslinking agent. Its bifunctional nature, featuring both an unsaturated double bond and an epoxy group, makes it a valuable building block for creating advanced polymers with tailored properties. This compound is essential for industrial chemists and formulators in sectors requiring high-performance, customizable materials, such as coatings, adhesives, and specialty resins.

Application

• Crosslinking Agent for Polymers: Used to introduce crosslinks into acrylic, polyester, or vinyl ester resins, enhancing their thermal stability, chemical resistance, and mechanical strength.
• UV-Curable Coatings & Inks: Acts as a reactive diluent and co-monomer in UV-curable formulations, contributing to faster cure rates and improved film flexibility and adhesion.
• Adhesive & Sealant Formulations: Incorporated to improve the cohesive strength, durability, and environmental resistance of structural and pressure-sensitive adhesives.
• Fiber Reinforced Composites: Utilized in the matrix resin for composites to optimize the fiber-matrix interface and final composite performance.
• Modifier for Epoxy Resins: Can be used to modify traditional epoxy systems, introducing additional functionality and potentially improving toughness.
• Specialty Monomer for Biomedical Materials: Investigated for synthesizing hydrogels or biodegradable polymers for controlled drug delivery or tissue engineering applications.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Itaconicacid,2,3-Epoxypropylmonoester
CAS No.	7748-43-8
Molecular Formula	C8H10O5
Molecular Weight	186.16 g/mol
Synonyms	Glycidyl itaconate; 2-Propenoic acid, 2-methylene-, mono(2,3-epoxypropyl) ester; Itaconic acid mono(2,3-epoxypropyl) ester; Mono(glycidyl) itaconate; 2,3-Epoxypropyl itaconate; Itaconic acid glycidyl ester; 2-Methylenesuccinic acid mono(glycidyl) ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of Itaconicacid,2,3-Epoxypropylmonoester is produced and tested under a stringent quality management system to ensure consistency and reliability for industrial applications. Our quality protocols include verification of identity, purity, and critical functional group content. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, impurity profile, and physical specifications is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

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). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure the container is kept tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Epoxy Value	Contact for details
Acid Value	≤ 5.0 mg KOH/g
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Color (APHA)	≤ 100

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