Description

Methacrylic Anhydride is a high-purity, reactive chemical intermediate essential for introducing methacrylate functionality into target molecules. Its primary value lies in its role as a versatile building block for synthesizing specialized polymers, coatings, and advanced materials with tailored properties. This product is critical for manufacturers in the polymer, specialty chemical, and pharmaceutical industries seeking to develop products with enhanced durability, adhesion, or biocompatibility.

Application

• Methacrylate Monomer Synthesis: A key reagent for producing specialized methacrylate esters used in high-performance acrylic resins.
• Crosslinking Agent: Imparts thermal and chemical resistance to polymers in coatings, adhesives, and composite materials.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Used in the synthesis of drug candidates and controlled-release polymer matrices.
• Surface Modifiers: Functionalizes surfaces of materials like silica or polymers to alter wettability and adhesion properties.
• Dental & Medical Materials: Serves as a precursor in the production of biocompatible polymers for dental composites and bone cements.
• UV-Curable Resins: A component in formulations for inks, coatings, and 3D printing resins that cure rapidly under UV light.
• Hydrogel Production: Used to create crosslinked, water-absorbent polymers for contact lenses, wound dressings, and agricultural applications.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Methacrylic Anhydride
CAS No.	760-93-0
Molecular Formula	C8H10O3
Molecular Weight	154.16 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methyl-2-propenoic anhydride; Methacrylic acid anhydride; 2-Methylacrylic anhydride; Methacryloyl anhydride; 2-Methylenepropionic anhydride; Anhydride methacrylique; Methacrylsäureanhydrid
EINECS	212-084-8

Quality Control

Our Methacrylic Anhydride is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, purity, and impurity profile analysis, to ensure it meets exacting standards for consistency and performance. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under a dry atmosphere to prevent hydrolysis. Keep away from strong acids, bases, and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0 %
Methacrylic Acid	≤ 1.0 %
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5 %
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.452 - 1.456
Density (20°C)	1.035 - 1.045 g/mL

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.