Dimethyl itaconate
- CAS NO.:617-52-7
- Empirical Formula: C7H10O4
- Molecular Weight: 158.15
- MDL number: MFCD00008446
- EINECS: 210-519-6
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2025-01-27 09:38:02

What is Dimethyl itaconate?
Chemical properties
white crystalline low melting mass or liquid
The Uses of Dimethyl itaconate
Dimethyl Itaconate is a chemical reagent used in the synthesis of functionalized 2-isoxazolines used in fragment-based drug discovery.
The Uses of Dimethyl itaconate
Dimethyl itaconate may be used in functionalization of isotactic poly(propylene). It was used in crosslinking of polyesters: poly(isosorbide itaconate)and poly(isosorbide itaconate-co-succinate).
The Uses of Dimethyl itaconate
Dimethyl itaconate can be used for the rhodium catalyzed asymmetric hydrogenation of (S)-dimethyl-2-methylsuccinate and (R)-methyl succinic acid dimethyl ester.
General Description
Dimethyl itaconate undergoes enantioselective Rh(I)-catalyzed hydrogenation which can be enhanced by appropriate choice of substituents on aromatic ring of (1,2-diarylphosphinoxy)cyclohexane.
Flammability and Explosibility
Non flammable
Purification Methods
Crystallise the ester from MeOH by cooling to -78o. [Beilstein 2 IV 2229.]
Properties of Dimethyl itaconate
Melting point: | 37-41 °C (lit.) |
Boiling point: | 208 °C (lit.) |
Density | 1.124 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
vapor pressure | 4.05Pa at 20℃ |
refractive index | 1.4457 (estimate) |
Flash point: | 213 °F |
storage temp. | under inert gas (nitrogen or Argon) at 2-8°C |
solubility | Chloroform (Slightly), Ethyl Acetate (Slightly) |
form | Crystalline Low Melting Mass or Liquid |
color | White |
Specific Gravity | 1.124 |
Water Solubility | slightly soluble |
BRN | 386674 |
CAS DataBase Reference | 617-52-7(CAS DataBase Reference) |
NIST Chemistry Reference | Butanedioic acid, methylene-, dimethyl ester(617-52-7) |
EPA Substance Registry System | Butanedioic acid, 2-methylene-, 1,4-dimethyl ester (617-52-7) |
Safety information for Dimethyl itaconate
Signal word | Warning |
Pictogram(s) |
![]() Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 |
GHS Hazard Statements |
H302:Acute toxicity,oral H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H332:Acute toxicity,inhalation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation |
Precautionary Statement Codes |
P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. |
Computed Descriptors for Dimethyl itaconate
InChIKey | ZWWQRMFIZFPUAA-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
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