Dimethyl itaconate
CAS Number617-52-7
FormulaCH3O2CCH2C(=CH2)CO2CH3
Mol. Weight158.15 g/mol
Dimethyl itaconate
What is Dimethyl itaconate?
Dimethyl itaconate is a chemical compound with CAS number 617-52-7 and molecular formula CH3O2CCH2C(=CH2)CO2CH3. It is used in various industrial and research applications.
Applications
Dimethyl itaconate may be used in functionalization of isotactic poly(propylene)1. It was used in crosslinking of polyesters: poly(isosorbide itaconate)and poly(isosorbide itaconate-co-succinate)2.
Specifications
Linear Formula
CH3O2CCH2C(=CH2)CO2CH3
Molecular Weight
158.15 g/mol
Assay/Purity
≥97.0% (GC)
Boiling Point
208 °C(lit.)
Density
1.124 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)