Description

Vinyl Crotonate is an unsaturated ester monomer with significant reactivity due to its conjugated double bond system. This compound matters as a versatile chemical building block for polymerization and synthesis, enabling the creation of specialized polymers with tailored properties. It is needed by manufacturers in the coatings, adhesives, and specialty polymer industries seeking to enhance product performance through copolymerization.

Application

• Polymer & Resin Modification: Used as a co-monomer to introduce cross-linking sites and improve the hardness, chemical resistance, and thermal stability of acrylic and vinyl polymers.
• UV-Curable Coatings & Inks: Serves as a reactive diluent and cross-linker in radiation-curable formulations, contributing to fast curing speeds and enhanced film properties.
• Adhesive & Sealant Formulations: Incorporated to increase adhesion strength and cohesion in pressure-sensitive and structural adhesives.
• Specialty Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a key intermediate in organic synthesis for pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and fine chemicals via Michael addition or radical reactions.
• Surface Treatment Agents: Utilized in the production of surface modifiers and primers to improve substrate wetting and bonding.

Basic Information

Product Name	Vinyl Crotonate
CAS No.	14861-06-4
Molecular Formula	C7H10O2
Molecular Weight	126.15 g/mol
Synonyms	Crotonic Acid Vinyl Ester; 2-Butenoic Acid Ethenyl Ester; Vinyl 2-Butenoate; Ethenyl (E)-2-Butenoate; But-2-enoic Acid Vinyl Ester; VCr; VCRA
EINECS	238-936-3

Quality Control

Our Vinyl Crotonate is produced under a stringent quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including assay, purity profiling, and impurity identification, to ensure it meets precise specifications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your requirements.

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 minimize oxidation and polymerization. Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizers, acids, and bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Inhibitor (MEHQ)	100 - 200 ppm
Trans Isomer Content (GC)	≥ 99.0%

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