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Carboxylic acids and anhydrides

Methylitaconate

Also known as 2-methylene-3-methylsuccinic acid, 2-methyl-3-methylidenebutanedioic acid, 2-Methylene-3-methylsuccinate

CAS 27697-13-8Formula C6H8O4Molar mass 144.13 g/mol
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Methylitaconate chemical structure, C6H8O4, CAS 27697-13-8
2D chemical structure

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CAS number
27697-13-8
Formula
C6H8O4
Molar mass
144.13 g/mol
HS code
291719
Category
Carboxylic acids and anhydrides

What is Methylitaconate?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

2-methylene-3-methylsuccinic acid is a dicarboxylic acid that is succinic acid substituted by a methylene group at position 2 and a methyl group at position 3. It is a dicarboxylic acid and an olefinic compound. It is functionally related to a succinic acid. It is a conjugate acid of a 2-methylene-3-methylsuccinate(2-).

Identifiers

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IUPAC name
2-methyl-3-methylidenebutanedioic acid
CAS number
27697-13-8
Molecular formula
C6H8O4
InChIKey
IZFHMLDRUVYBGK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C6H8O4/c1-3(5(7)8)4(2)6(9)10/h4H,1H2,2H3,(H,7,8)(H,9,10)
SMILES (canonical and isomeric)
CC(C(=C)C(=O)O)C(=O)O

Synonyms

  • 2-methylene-3-methylsuccinic acid
  • 2-methyl-3-methylidenebutanedioic acid
  • 2-Methylene-3-methylsuccinate
  • 2-methyl-3-methylidenebutanedoic acid
  • 3-methylitaconic acid
  • Probes1_000287
  • Probes2_000233
  • 2-Methyl-3-methylenebutanedioic acid

Physical and chemical properties

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Physical and chemical properties

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Computed descriptors

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Molecular weight
144.13 g/molcalc.
Exact mass
144.0423 Dacalc.
LogP (octanol/water)
0.35calc.
Topological polar surface area
74.6 Ųcalc.
Hydrogen bond donors
2calc.
Hydrogen bond acceptors
2calc.
Rotatable bonds
3calc.
Heavy atoms
10calc.
Rings
0calc.
Aromatic rings
0calc.
Fraction sp3 carbons
0.33calc.
Formal charge
0calc.
Stereocentres
1calc.
Lipinski rule of five
Passes (0 violations)calc.

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Safety and hazards

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Regulatory status

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HS code and trade data

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Global trade

World import and export statistics for the HS code Methylitaconate is traded under.

HS 2917.19Indicative HS code

Acyclic polycarboxylic acids, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and…

World exports in 2024
$718M
+8.1% vs 2023, imports $915M
2019 to 2024
Top exporters
  1. China46.6%
  2. United States13.7%
  3. Germany10.1%
Top importers
  1. United States16.2%
  2. Denmark11.8%
  3. Germany10.0%
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Frequently asked questions

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What is Methylitaconate?

2-methylene-3-methylsuccinic acid is a dicarboxylic acid that is succinic acid substituted by a methylene group at position 2 and a methyl group at position 3. It is a dicarboxylic acid and an olefinic compound. It is functionally related to a succinic acid.

What is the CAS number of Methylitaconate?

The CAS registry number of Methylitaconate is 27697-13-8.

What is the molecular formula and weight of Methylitaconate?

The molecular formula of Methylitaconate is C6H8O4 and its molar mass is 144.13 g/mol.

What is Methylitaconate used for?

Known uses and roles of Methylitaconate include building blocks in research and laboratory.

Is Methylitaconate hazardous?

No GHS hazard classification for Methylitaconate is recorded on CompoundList yet. That does not prove it is safe. Always read the supplier safety data sheet.

What is the HS code of Methylitaconate?

Methylitaconate is usually classified under HS code 291719 (Acyclic polycarboxylic acids, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and…). This is indicative, confirm it with your customs broker before shipping.

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