Itaconic Acid

Name:
Itaconic Acid
Detailed information:

Chemistry name:	methylene succinic acid
M Formula:	CH2:C(COOH)CH2COOH
Properties:
White, odorless, hygroscopic crystals. Mp 167–168C. Soluble in water, alcohols, and acetone; sparingly soluble in other organic solvents.
Derivation:
Submerged fermentation by mold of various carbohydrates.
Use:
Copolymerizations, resins, plasticizers, lube-oil additive, intermediate.