Itaconic anhydride, 97%

Description

CAS: 2170-03-8 | C5H4O3 | 112.08 g/mol

Itaconic anhydride is used in immobilization of β-glucosidase. It undergoes estrification to obtain suitable monomers for emulsion polymerization itaconates.

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Applications
Itaconic anhydride is used in immobilization of β-glucosidase. It undergoes estrification to obtain suitable monomers for emulsion polymerization itaconates.

Solubility
Hydrolyzes in water.

Notes
Moisture sensitive. Store away from moisture and oxidizing agents under dry inert gas. Protect from humidity and water. Incompatible with oxidizing agents and moisture.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 2170-03-8
• Molecular Formula: C5H4O3
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 112.08
• MDL Number: MFCD00005530
• InChI Key: OFNISBHGPNMTMS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: itaconic anhydride, itaconic acid anhydride, 2-methylenesuccinic anhydride, methylenesuccinic anhydride, 2,5-furandione, dihydro-3-methylene, itaconicanhydride, succinic anhydride, methylene, dihydro-3-methylene-2,5-furandione, 3-methylenedihydro-2,5-furandione, unii-y455ks1u7q
• PubChem CID: 75110
• IUPAC Name: 3-methylideneoxolane-2,5-dione
• SMILES: C=C1CC(=O)OC1=O

• Melting Point: 68°C to 72°C
• Boiling Point: 114°C to 115°C (12 mmHg)
• Quantity: 100 g
• Beilstein: 2212
• Solubility Information: Hydrolyzes in water.
• Formula Weight: 112.09
• Percent Purity: 97%
• Chemical Name or Material: Itaconic anhydride

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H318
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H315-H319-H335 Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement	P280-P305+P351+P338-P310
EINECSNumber	218-518-2
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Store under Nitrogen

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only