Description

p-Vinylbenzyl Ethyl Ether is a versatile vinyl aromatic monomer featuring a reactive vinyl group and an ethoxy-substituted benzyl moiety. This compound matters as a key building block for introducing polymerizable vinylbenzyl groups and ether functionalities into advanced materials, enabling precise control over polymer architecture and properties. Industries such as specialty polymers, advanced coatings, and adhesive formulation require it for developing high-performance, cross-linkable resins and functional materials.

Application

• Specialty Polymer Synthesis: Serves as a reactive monomer for producing functionalized polystyrene, polyvinylbenzyl ethers, and other copolymers with tailored properties.
• Cross-linking Agent: Used in the formulation of thermosetting resins, coatings, and adhesives where the vinyl group participates in curing reactions to enhance mechanical strength and chemical resistance.
• Surface Modification: Employed to graft polymer chains onto various substrates (e.g., silica, metals) for improving surface characteristics like hydrophobicity, adhesion, or biocompatibility.
• Lithographic Materials: A potential component in photoresists and other radiation-sensitive formulations for microelectronics and advanced lithography.
• Ion-Exchange Resin Precursor: Acts as an intermediate in the synthesis of resins used for water purification, catalysis, and separation processes.
• Organic Synthesis Intermediate: Utilized in fine chemical and pharmaceutical research for constructing complex molecules via further functionalization of its vinyl and ether groups.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	p-Vinylbenzyl Ethyl Ether
CAS No.	13422-21-4
Molecular Formula	C11H14O
Molecular Weight	162.23 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(Ethenyl)-4-(ethoxymethyl)benzene; 4-Vinylbenzyl Ethyl Ether; 4-Ethoxymethylstyrene; p-Ethoxymethylstyrene; (4-Ethoxymethyl)styrene; Vinylbenzyl Ethyl Ether; Ethyl p-Vinylbenzyl Ether; 1-Ethoxy-4-vinylmethylbenzene
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Quality Control

Our p-Vinylbenzyl Ethyl Ether is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay (by GC/HPLC), identity confirmation (IR, NMR), and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets precise customer specifications and industry standards. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical quality parameters is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C) under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent oxidation. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Isolate from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (GC)	Individual impurity ≤ 1.0%; Total impurities ≤ 3.0%

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