Itaconic acid

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Synonym(s)

CAS number: 97-65-4; itaconic acid; Itakonic acid; Methylene succinic acid

Definition
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Itaconic acid is an unsaturated, organic dicarboxylic acid with the empirical formula C5H6O4. Itaconic acid is soluble in water, ethanol and acetone and presents itself as a white, flammable, hygroscopic, odourless powder.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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