Product Details
PolysuccinimideCAS#5608-40-6 is typically a white or off-white powdered solid. It does not dissolve in ordinary organic solvents including water, maleic-anhydride.html">material/ethanol.html">ethanol and acetone, yet it can partially dissolve or swell in certain strong polar solvents such as dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) and N-methylpyrrolidone (NMP).
Parameters
| Items | Details |
| Chemical Name | Polysuccinimide |
| CAS Number | 5608-40-6 |
| Molecular Weight | Usually ranging from several thousand to several hundred thousand, depending on the degree of polymerization |
| Appearance | Generally white or off-white powder-like solid |
| Solubility | Insoluble in common organic solvents such as water, ethanol, and acetone. Partially soluble or swellable in some polar solvents like dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) and N-methylpyrrolidone (NMP) |
| Stability | Exhibits good thermal stability and remains stable within a certain temperature range. However, it may undergo degradation or hydrolysis under high-temperature, strong-acid, or strong-alkali conditions |
| Production Method | Usually synthesized by the polymerization of aspartic acid at high temperatures in the presence of a dehydrating agent |
Product Application
Polysuccinimide (CAS#5608-40-6), as a biodegradable polymer material, has a wide range of applications. Its hydrolyzed product, polyaspartic acid, can serve as a phosphorus-free water treatment agent to control scaling and adsorb heavy metals in wastewater. It can also be used as a fertilizer synergist to boost plant growth. In the medical field, it can be modified into a sustained-release carrier for medicines or applied in biocompatible materials. In addition, it can be blended with other polymers to produce degradable plastics, or used as an additive in drilling fluids, a moisturizing agent in cosmetics, and more.
