Description

2-Oxoethoxymethyl 2-Methylprop-2-Enoate is a specialized acrylate ester monomer featuring a reactive keto-ester functional group. This unique bifunctional structure makes it a valuable building block for synthesizing advanced polymers with tailored properties, such as enhanced cross-linking density, adhesion, and chemical resistance. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and formulators in the coatings, adhesives, and specialty polymer industries for developing next-generation performance materials.

Application

• Cross-linking Agent for Acrylic Polymers: Imparts improved hardness, solvent resistance, and thermal stability to coatings and films.
• UV-Curable Resin Formulations: Serves as a reactive diluent or functional monomer in inks, coatings, and 3D printing resins.
• Adhesive & Sealant Intermediates: Enhances adhesion to difficult substrates and increases cohesive strength in structural adhesives.
• Specialty Monomer for Copolymerization: Used to introduce pendant reactive sites into polymer backbones for further modification.
• Biomedical Polymer Synthesis: Investigated for creating biodegradable or functional polymeric materials for controlled release applications.
• Surface Modifiers and Additives: Utilized to graft functional groups onto surfaces or polymer chains to alter surface energy and compatibility.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Oxoethoxymethyl 2-Methylprop-2-Enoate
CAS No.	13318-09-7
Molecular Formula	C8H12O4
Molecular Weight	172.18 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(Acryloyloxy)ethyl Glyoxylate; Glyoxylic Acid Acrylooxyethyl Ester; Acrylic Acid 2-(2-Oxoethoxy)ethyl Ester; 2-Oxoethoxymethyl Acrylate; 2-(2-Oxoethoxy)ethyl Acrylate; Ethylene Glycol Acrylate Glyoxylate; Acryloyloxyethyl Glyoxylate
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Quality Control

Our production of 2-Oxoethoxymethyl 2-Methylprop-2-Enoate adheres to stringent quality management protocols. Every batch is analyzed using advanced techniques like GC and HPLC to ensure high purity and consistent performance. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

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 moisture-sensitive and may polymerize upon prolonged exposure to heat or light. Keep away from strong oxidizers and bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Inhibitor (MEHQ)	100 - 250 ppm

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