Itaconic anhydride is used in immobilization of β-glucosidase. It undergoes estrification to obtain suitable monomers for emulsion polymerization itaconates.
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Applications
Itaconic anhydride is used in immobilization of β-glucosidase. It undergoes estrification to obtain suitable monomers for emulsion polymerization itaconates.
Solubility
Hydrolyzes in water.
Notes
Moisture sensitive. Store away from moisture and oxidizing agents under dry inert gas. Protect from humidity and water. Incompatible with oxidizing agents and moisture.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- Tapas Palai; Ashok Kumar; Prashant K. Bhattacharya. Kinetic studies and model development for the formation of galacto-oligosaccharides from lactose using synthesized thermo-responsive bioconjugate. Enzyme and Microbial Technology.2009, 70,
- L. Fischer; F. Peibker. A covalent two-step immobilization technique using itaconic anhydride. Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology.1998, 49, 129-135.