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Itaconic Acid
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| Chemical
Synonyms: Methylene
Succinic Acid; CH2:C(COOH)CH2COOH |
Description:
White
odorless, hygroscopic crystals; soluble in water, alcohols, and acetone;
sparingly soluble in other organic solvents. |
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Derivative:
Submerged
fermentation by mold of various carbohydrates. |
| mp:
167-168°C |
| Uses:
Copolymerizations,
resins, plasticizers, lube-oil additive, intermediate. |
| Specifications |
| SUBJECTS |
STANDARDS |
| ASSAY: |
99.50% |
| LOSS
ON DYING: |
0.07% |
| RESIDUE
ON IGNITION: |
0.06% |
| HEAVY
METALS(ppm) |
15 |
| IRON
(ppm) |
6.5 |
| CHLORIDE
(ppm) |
pass |
| SULFATE: |
0.01% |
| MELTING
POINT (°C) |
166.9 |
| COLOR
(5%soln, APHA) |
6.0 |
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