Bis(2-ethylhexyl) Itaconate (CAS 2287-83-4)
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Bis(2-ethylhexyl) Itaconate is a chemical compound that functions as a plasticizer in polymer production. It acts by reducing the intermolecular forces between polymer chains, thereby increasing their flexibility and improving their processability. Bis(2-Ethylhexyl) Itaconate interacts with the polymer matrix at the molecular level, enhancing its ability to flow and conform to the desired shape during processing. Bis(2-ethylhexyl) Itaconate achieves this by disrupting the packing of polymer chains, resulting in a more amorphous structure and reducing the glass transition temperature of the polymer. This, in turn, allows for easier processing and improved mechanical properties of the final polymer product. In the development, Bis(2-ethylhexyl) Itaconate plays a functional role in modifying the properties of polymers, contributing to the development of materials with tailored characteristics for various industrial applications.
Bis(2-ethylhexyl) Itaconate (CAS 2287-83-4) References
- Precision synthesis of bio-based acrylic thermoplastic elastomer by RAFT polymerization of itaconic acid derivatives. | Satoh, K., et al. 2014. Macromol Rapid Commun. 35: 161-167. PMID: 24243816
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| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
Bis(2-ethylhexyl) Itaconate, 25 ml | sc-487364 | 25 ml | $340.00 |