Itaconic acid
Itaconic acid, a precursor of polymers, chemicals, and fuels, can be synthesized by many fungi. Itaconic acid also is a macrophage-specific metabolite. Itaconic acid mediates crosstalk between macrophage metabolism and peritoneal tumors. Itaconic acid has anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial and immunomodulatory effect[1][2][4][5].
Product Specifications
CAS Number
97-65-4
Product Name Alternative
Methylenesuccinic acid
UNSPSC
12352211
Hazard Statement
H318, H402
Target
Endogenous Metabolite; Ferroptosis
Type
Natural Products
Related Pathways
Apoptosis; Metabolic Enzyme/Protease
Applications
Metabolism-sugar/lipid metabolism
Field of Research
Inflammation/Immunology; Cancer
Assay Protocol
https://www.medchemexpress.com/propylenedicarboxylic-acid.html
Purity
99.98
Solubility
H2O : 27.78 mg/mL (ultrasonic)
Smiles
O=C(O)C(CC(O)=O)=C
Molecular Formula
C5H6O4
Molecular Weight
130.10
Precautions
H318, H402
References & Citations
Shipping Conditions
Room Temperature
Storage Conditions
4°C (Powder, sealed storage, away from moisture)
Scientific Category
Natural Products
Clinical Information
No Development Reported
Isoform
Human Endogenous Metabolite
Available Sizes
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