Itaconic acid

• CAT Number: R044621
• CAS Number: 97-65-4
• Molecular Formula: C5H6O4
• Molecular Weight: 130.1
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 2-Methylenebutanedioic Acid; Methylenesuccinic Acid; 2-Methylenebutanedioic Acid; 2-Methylenesuccinic Acid; 2-Propene-1,2-dicarboxylic Acid; 4-Hydroxy-2-methylene-4-oxobutanoic Acid; Methylenebutanedioic Acid; NSC 3357; Propylenedicarboxylic Acid
• Target: Apoptosis
• Storage: Store at RT
• IUPAC Name: 2-methylidenebutanedioic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C5H6O4/c1-3(5(8)9)2-4(6)7/h1-2H2,(H,6,7)(H,8,9)
• InChIKey: LVHBHZANLOWSRM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C=C(CC(=O)O)C(=O)O

Itaconic acid（Cat No.:R044621）, is an organic compound classified as a dicarboxylic acid. It is a white crystalline solid at room temperature and is known for its significant role in the production of biodegradable plastics and synthetic rubber, where it serves as a monomer. Itaconic acid is also utilized in the manufacturing of adhesives, detergents, and other specialty chemicals. In recent years, it has gained attention for its potential use as a renewable platform chemical due to its ability to be produced through microbial fermentation of renewable feedstocks, offering a more sustainable alternative to petroleum-based chemicals.