Description

Acrylic Acid Tricyclo[5.2.1.02,6]Decane-4-Ene-8-Yl Ester is a specialized acrylic ester monomer featuring a rigid, bicyclic tricyclodecene structure. This unique molecular architecture is critical for imparting enhanced thermal stability, chemical resistance, and hardness to the resulting polymers. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and formulators in the advanced materials sector for developing high-performance coatings, adhesives, and specialty resins. The compound is supplied with full traceability and quality documentation to support demanding industrial and research applications.

Application

• High-Performance Coatings: A key monomer for UV-curable or thermal-cure coatings requiring exceptional durability, scratch resistance, and weatherability for automotive, aerospace, and industrial finishes.
• Specialty Adhesives & Sealants: Used to formulate advanced structural and pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSAs) with improved bond strength and resistance to harsh environments.
• Advanced Composite Resins: Serves as a reactive diluent or cross-linking agent in fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites for the marine, wind energy, and transportation industries.
• Photopolymer & 3D Printing Resins: An essential component in stereolithography (SLA) and other additive manufacturing resins, contributing to high-resolution prints with robust mechanical properties.
• Optical Materials: Employed in the synthesis of polymers for optical lenses, waveguides, and other transparent components where clarity and stability are paramount.
• Modifier for Engineering Plastics: Used to copolymerize with other monomers to enhance the heat deflection temperature and chemical resistance of engineering thermoplastics.

Basic Information

Product Name	Acrylic Acid Tricyclo[5.2.1.02,6]Decane-4-Ene-8-Yl Ester
CAS No.	1640-06-8
Molecular Formula	C15H18O2
Molecular Weight	230.30 g/mol
Synonyms	Tricyclo[5.2.1.02,6]dec-4-en-8-yl acrylate; 8-Acryloyloxytricyclo[5.2.1.02,6]dec-4-ene; Acrylic acid tricyclodecenyl ester; TCD Acrylate; TCDDA (Tricyclodecane Diene Acrylate); Tricyclodecenyl acrylate; 4,9:5,8-Dimethano-3a,4,4a,5,8,8a,9,9a-octahydro-1H-4,9-methanobenzofuran-1-one, dihydro derivative, acrylate; 8-Tricyclo[5.2.1.02,6]dec-4-enyl acrylate
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Quality Control

Every batch of Acrylic Acid Tricyclo[5.2.1.02,6]Decane-4-Ene-8-Yl Ester is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and identity confirmation, to ensure compliance with industry standards and batch-to-batch consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, purity, and impurity profiles 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 temperatures between 15-25°C (59-77°F). Due to its properties, the material should be kept under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) to prevent oxidation and moisture uptake. Keep away from heat sources, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Color (APHA)	≤ 50
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Acid Value	≤ 0.5 mg KOH/g
Inhibitor (MEHQ)	50 - 200 ppm

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