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Itaconic anhydride

Synonym(s):2-Methylenesuccinic anhydride;Itaconic anhydride

  • CAS NO.:2170-03-8
  • Empirical Formula: C5H4O3
  • Molecular Weight: 112.08
  • MDL number: MFCD00005530
  • EINECS: 218-518-2
  • SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
  • Update Date: 2024-10-23 15:23:57
Itaconic anhydride Structural

What is Itaconic anhydride?

Chemical properties

WHITE TO CREAM CRYSTALLINE POWDER

The Uses of Itaconic anhydride

Itaconic anhydride is used in immobilization of β-glucosidase. It undergoes estrification to obtain suitable monomers for emulsion polymerization itaconates.

Preparation

To a flask equipped with a 12 mm diameter ground glass adaptor tube bent for downward distillation and joined to a 100 cm condenser is added 200 gm (0.95 mole) of citric acid monohydrate. An ice-cooled flask and a cold trap are connected to the condenser. The flask containing the citric acid is heated rapidly with a wide flame of the Meker burner so that in 12-15 min the distillation at 175-190°C is complete. The distillation is stopped earlier if the vapors in the reaction flask become yellow. Superheating of the citric acid will cause rearrangement to citraconic anhydride. The water is quickly separated from the distillate and the itaconic anhydride layer dried to afford 40-50 gm (37-47%), m.p. 67-68°C. Long time contact of the water with the anhydride causes it to hydrolyze to itaconic acid, m.p. 162-165°C.
Preparation of Itaconic Anhydride

Synthesis Reference(s)

Tetrahedron Letters, 25, p. 6027, 1984 DOI: 10.1016/S0040-4039(01)81751-2

General Description

Itaconic anhydride (ITA) is a biobased material that is obtained from renewable resources. It is produced from the pyrolysis of citric acid or by fermenting carbohydrates which forms itanoic acid. Itanoic acid can be dehydrated to form an anhydride. It is relatively more reactive that maleic anhydride and can be used as an alternating monomer that facilitates the introduction of polar functionalities in polymers.

Purification Methods

Crystallise the anhydride from CHCl3/pet ether. It can be distilled under reduced pressure. Distillation at atmospheric pressure, or prolonged distillation causes rearrangement to citraconic anhydride (2-methylmaleic anhydride). If the material (as seen in the IR spectrum) contains much free acid, then heat with acetyl chloride or SOCl2, evaporate and distil at as high a vacuum as possible. The crude anhydride deposits crystals of itaconic acid on standing probably due to hydrolysis by H2O — store it in sealed ampoules under dry N2. [Skinner et al. Org Synth Coll Vol II 368 1943, IR: Nagai Bull Chem Soc Jpn 37 369 1964, Kelly & Segura J Am Chem Soc 56 2497 1934, Beilstein 17/11 V 66.]

Properties of Itaconic anhydride

Melting point: 66-68 °C (lit.)
Boiling point: 114-115 °C/12 mmHg (lit.)
Density  1.2600
refractive index  1.5130 (estimate)
Flash point: 114-115°C/12mm
storage temp.  Store below +30°C.
form  Crystalline Powder
color  White to cream
Water Solubility  Hydrolyzes in water.
Sensitive  Moisture Sensitive
BRN  2212
CAS DataBase Reference 2170-03-8(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference 2,5-Furandione, dihydro-3-methylene-(2170-03-8)
EPA Substance Registry System 2,5-Furandione, dihydro-3-methylene- (2170-03-8)

Safety information for Itaconic anhydride

Signal word Warning
Pictogram(s)
ghs
Exclamation Mark
Irritant
GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements H315:Skin corrosion/irritation
H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation
H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling.
P271:Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water.
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 Itaconic anhydride

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