Monomethyl itaconate (β-Methyl itaconate) is a monomethyl ester derivative ofItaconic acid. Monomethyl itaconate can copolymerize with PEGMA to form pH-sensitive hydrogels[1].
References:
[1].Teijón C, et al. Swelling properties of copolymeric hydrogels of poly(ethylene glycol) monomethacrylate and monoesters of itaconic acid for use in drug delivery. J Biomed Mater Res B Appl Biomater. 2009 Nov;91(2):716-726.
















