Bis(2-ethylhexyl) Itaconate

Ref. 3D-CAA28783

Product Information

• Name: Bis(2-ethylhexyl) Itaconate
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: Bis(2-ethylhexyl) itaconate is a crosslinked polymer that can be used as an initiator. Bis(2-ethylhexyl) itaconate reacts with hydrogen atoms to form polysulfides, which are the structural units of the polymer. The average molecular weight of bis(2-ethylhexyl) itaconate is about 2000 daltons. Bis(2-ethylhexyl) itaconate is soluble in solvents that include chloroform and ether, but not in water or benzene. It has a photosensitive wavelength of about 400 nm and an initiation temperature of about -20°C.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 354.53 g/mol
• Formula: C₂₁H₃₈O₄
• Purity: Min. 95%