Description

[2-(Methacryloyloxy)Ethyl]Dimethylammonium Acetate is a quaternary ammonium methacrylate salt, a versatile and highly reactive monomer essential for imparting permanent cationic charge to polymer systems. Its primary value lies in its ability to create polymers with excellent adhesion, antistatic properties, and compatibility with a wide range of substrates. This monomer is particularly sought after by formulators in the water treatment, personal care, coatings, and advanced material sectors for developing high-performance specialty polymers.

Application

• Water Treatment Polymers: A key monomer for synthesizing cationic polyelectrolytes and flocculants used in sludge dewatering, clarification, and as retention aids in papermaking.
• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Used in hair care products (conditioners, styling gels) and skincare formulations to provide conditioning, antistatic, and film-forming properties.
• Coatings & Inks: Imparts enhanced adhesion to difficult substrates, improved pigment dispersion, and antistatic characteristics in industrial and graphic arts coatings.
• Adhesives & Sealants: Incorporated to improve bonding strength, particularly on polar surfaces, and to modify rheological properties.
• Textile & Fiber Treatment: Serves as a component in finishes that provide durable softness, antistatic protection, and dye-leveling properties.
• Advanced Materials: Used in the synthesis of ion-exchange membranes, conductive polymers, and biomedical materials requiring cationic functionality.

Basic Information

Product Name	[2-(Methacryloyloxy)Ethyl]Dimethylammonium Acetate
CAS No.	10018-87-8
Molecular Formula	C10H19NO4
Molecular Weight	217.26 g/mol
Synonyms	DMAEMA Acetate; 2-(Dimethylamino)ethyl methacrylate acetate salt; Methacryloxyethyl dimethyl ammonium acetate; DMAM Acetate; N,N-Dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate acetate; Quaternized DMAEMA acetate; Cationic monomer DM; Acetate salt of 2-(methacryloyloxy)-N,N-dimethylethanaminium
EINECS	233-022-8

Quality Control

Our [2-(Methacryloyloxy)Ethyl]Dimethylammonium Acetate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch is analyzed to ensure it meets precise specifications for purity, identity, and performance. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, impurity profile, and physical properties is provided with each shipment to guarantee consistency and reliability for your critical formulations.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at 2-8°C (refrigerated) or as specified on the label. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0 %
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0 %
Methacrylic Acid	≤ 0.5 %
pH (10% solution)	6.0 - 8.0

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