A copolymerization agent
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Monoethyl Itaconate

Item No. 43276

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Technical Information
Formal Name
2-methylene-butanedioic acid, 4-ethyl ester
CAS Number
57718-07-7
Synonyms
  • β-ethyl Itaconate
  • 4-ethyl Itaconate
  • Itaconic Acid Monoethyl ester
Molecular Formula
C7H10O4
Formula Weight
158.2
Purity
≥95%
Formulation (Request formulation change)
A solid
Solubility(Learn about Variance in Solubility)
DMSO: Soluble: ≥ 10 mg/mlEthanol: Soluble: ≥ 10 mg/mlPBS (pH 7.2): Soluble: ≥ 10 mg/ml
SMILES
O=C(C(CC(OCC)=O)=C)O
InChi Code
InChI=1S/C7H10O4/c1-3-11-6(8)4-5(2)7(9)10/h2-4H2,1H3,(H,9,10)
InChi Key
RTTAGBVNSDJDTE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Shipping & Storage Information
Storage
-20°C
Shipping
Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere
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    Product Description

    Monoethyl itaconate is a copolymerization agent.1 It has been used in the generation of copolymeric hydrogels for the formation of methotrexate-containing polymer discs.

    WARNING This product is not for human or veterinary use.

    References & Product Citations
    Product Description References

    1. Teijón, C., Guerrero, S., Olmo, R., et al. Swelling properties of copolymeric hydrogels of poly(ethylene glycol) monomethacrylate and monoesters of itaconic acid for use in drug delivery. J. Biomed. Mater. Res. B Appl. Biomater. 91(2), 716-726 (2009).