Molecular weight: 130.1
Specific gravity: 1.49
Molecular formula: C5H6O4
Quality certificate for itaconic acid
Item Standard Laboratory report
Appearance White crystal or powder White crystal or powder
Purity ? 99.6% 99.97%
Melting point 165-168c 166.1c
Chroma ? 5 APHA 2.5 APHA
Heavy metal(pb) ? 10PPM 0.7 PPM
Iron(Fe) ? 5 PPM 0.39 PPM
Copper(Cu) ? 1PPM 0.135 PPM
Manganese (Mn) ? 1PPM 0.035 PPM
Solubility, clarity(5% aqueous solution) Clear, no turbidity Clear, no turbidity
Ash content ? 0.05% 0.001%
Drying loss ? 0.3% 0.025%
Sulphate (SO4) ? 50 PPM 2.5 PPM
Chlorine (Cl) ? 10 PPM <1 PPM



