Description

n-Isopropylmethacrylamide is a specialized methacrylamide derivative, a high-purity monomer essential for advanced polymer synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both an amide and an isopropyl group, enables the creation of polymers with tailored properties such as specific hydrophilicity, thermal responsiveness, and biocompatibility. This compound is a critical raw material for R&D and production in the pharmaceutical, advanced materials, and specialty coatings sectors.

Application

• Stimuli-Responsive Polymers: A key monomer for synthesizing smart polymers and hydrogels that respond to temperature (thermoresponsive) or pH changes, used in drug delivery systems and bioseparation.
• Functional Coatings & Adhesives: Imparts enhanced adhesion, durability, and specific surface properties to industrial and optical coatings, as well as high-performance adhesives.
• Biomedical Materials: Used in the development of biocompatible scaffolds for tissue engineering, contact lenses, and other medical devices due to its amide functionality.
• Advanced Resins & Composites: Serves as a co-monomer to modify the properties of acrylic and polyamide resins, improving their mechanical strength and chemical resistance for composite materials.
• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Employed in the formulation of film-forming agents and hair fixative polymers that offer superior hold and feel.
• Chromatography Media: Utilized in the manufacture of stationary phases for HPLC and other chromatographic techniques, providing specific interaction sites for separation.

Basic Information

Product Name	n-Isopropylmethacrylamide
CAS No.	13749-61-6
Molecular Formula	C7H13NO
Molecular Weight	127.18 g/mol
Synonyms	N-(1-Methylethyl)-2-methyl-2-propenamide; N-Isopropylmethacrylamide; 2-Propenamide, N-(1-methylethyl)-2-methyl-; Methacrylamide, N-isopropyl-; NIPMAm; IPMAA; 1-Propen-2-carboxamide, N-(1-methylethyl)-
EINECS	237-331-5

Quality Control

Our n-Isopropylmethacrylamide is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography (HPLC/GC) and spectroscopy (NMR, IR), to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This compound may be hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage to prevent polymerization or degradation. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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