Methylenesuccinic acid
Agent Name
Methylenesuccinic acid
Alternative Name
Itaconic acid
CAS Number
97-65-4
Formula
C5-H6-O4
Major Category
Plastics & Rubber
Synonyms
2-Propene-1,2-dicarboxylic acid; Butanedioic acid, methylene-; Itaconic acid; Methylenebutanedioic acid; Propylenedicarboxylic acid; Succinic acid, methylene-; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Other Monomers
Description
Hygroscopic solid; [Merck Index] White crystalline powder; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used in copolymerization and to make resins, plasticizers, and lube oil additives; [HSDB] Used as a comonomer in the production of acrylic fibers and latex; [eChemPortal: SIDSUNEP]
Comments
Corrosive to eyes; [eChemPortal: ERMA] Oral LD50 (rat) = 2969 mg/kg; NOEL = 500 mg/kg/d (highest dose tested) for oral repeated dose testing of rats for 4 weeks; [eChemPortal: SIDSUNEP] An irritant; [MSDSonline]
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