Description

Hexadecyl Acrylate is a long-chain alkyl acrylate monomer, also known as cetyl acrylate. This compound is valued for its ability to impart hydrophobicity, flexibility, and low-temperature properties to polymer chains, making it a crucial building block for specialty materials. It is primarily used by formulators and manufacturers in the coatings, adhesives, and personal care industries seeking to enhance product performance.

Application

• Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives (PSAs): Imparts tack, peel strength, and flexibility to acrylic adhesive formulations.
• UV-Curable Coatings & Inks: Serves as a reactive diluent and modifier to improve film flexibility, adhesion, and water resistance.
• Acrylic Resin Modifier: Used as a co-monomer to enhance the hydrophobicity, weatherability, and low-temperature performance of acrylic polymers.
• Fiber & Textile Finishes: Employed in coatings to provide water-repellent and soft-hand properties to fabrics.
• Personal Care Polymers: A key ingredient in the synthesis of film-forming agents and fixative polymers for hairsprays and other cosmetic products.
• Lubricant & Fuel Additives: Used as an intermediate in the production of viscosity index improvers and pour point depressants.

Basic Information

Product Name	Hexadecyl Acrylate
CAS No.	13402-02-3
Molecular Formula	C19H36O2
Molecular Weight	296.49 g/mol
Synonyms	Cetyl Acrylate; 1-Hexadecyl Acrylate; n-Hexadecyl Acrylate; Acrylic Acid Hexadecyl Ester; Palmityl Acrylate; Acrylic Acid Cetyl Ester; 2-Propenoic Acid, Hexadecyl Ester
EINECS	236-466-0

Quality Control

Our Hexadecyl Acrylate is produced under a stringent quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, purity, and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for industrial synthesis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results is provided with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at 15-25°C under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) to prevent oxidation and polymerization. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. For long-term storage, the use of a polymerization inhibitor is recommended.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Color (APHA)	≤ 50
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Acid Value	≤ 0.5 mg KOH/g
Inhibitor (MEHQ)	100 - 200 ppm

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