0834C 00500 is referred as ITACONIC ACID (for synthesis) under Research Lab Fine Chem Industries catalogue. 0834C 00500 ITACONIC ACID (for synthesis) is currently being synthesized by fermentation, earlier it was obtained by the distillation of citric acid. Carbohydrates such as glucose or molasses are fermented using fungi to synthesize itaconic acid. It is a commoner in the synthesis of the polymer acrylonitrile butadiene styrene and acrylate latexes and is used in paper and architectural coating industries.

Specifications:

ITACONIC ACID (for synthesis)

Synonym: 2-Methylidenebutanedioic acid (IUPAC name), 2-Methylenesuccinic acid, Methylenesuccinic acid and 1-Propene-2-3-dicarboxylic acid, methylene succinic acid

White crystalline powder

Molecular Formula: C5H6O4

Molecular Weight : 130.10

Assay : Min. 99%

Boiling point 179C

Melting point : 162 to 164C

CAS No.: 97-65-4

Pack Size: 500gm per bottle