Description

n-(Acryloxyethyl) Phthalimide is a specialized bifunctional monomer featuring both a polymerizable acrylate group and a reactive phthalimide moiety. This unique structure makes it a valuable building block for synthesizing advanced polymers with tailored properties, such as enhanced adhesion, thermal stability, and specific chemical functionality. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process engineers in the polymer, coatings, and advanced materials industries for developing high-performance resins, adhesives, and functional additives.

Application

• Photopolymer & UV-Curable Systems: Serves as a reactive diluent or crosslinking agent in formulations for coatings, inks, and adhesives that cure rapidly under UV light.
• Specialty Polymer Synthesis: Used as a monomer to incorporate phthalimide functional groups into acrylic, epoxy, or polyester backbones, modifying polymer properties like glass transition temperature (Tg) and chemical resistance.
• Adhesive & Sealant Formulations: Enhances adhesion to difficult substrates and improves the cohesive strength and durability of structural and pressure-sensitive adhesives.
• Advanced Material Research: A key intermediate in academic and industrial R&D for creating novel polymeric materials, including dendrimers, star polymers, and stimuli-responsive gels.
• Surface Modification Agents: Can be grafted onto surfaces or polymer chains to introduce specific chemical functionality for biomedical or electronic applications.
• Crosslinking Agent for Thermosets: Imparts thermal and mechanical stability when used as a co-monomer in thermosetting resin systems for composites.

Basic Information

Product Name	n-(Acryloxyethyl) Phthalimide
CAS No.	15458-78-3
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₁₁NO₄
Molecular Weight	245.23 g/mol
Synonyms	2-[(1,3-Dioxo-1,3-dihydro-2H-isoindol-2-yl)ethyl] acrylate; 2-(Acryloyloxy)ethyl Phthalimide; N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)phthalimide Acrylate; Acryloxyethyl Phthalimide; 2-(1,3-Dioxoisoindolin-2-yl)ethyl Prop-2-enoate; N-(2-Acryloyloxyethyl)phthalimide; Phthalimide, N-(2-acryloyloxyethyl)-; 2-(Acryloyloxy)ethyl 1,3-dioxoisoindoline-2-carboxylate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our n-(Acryloxyethyl) Phthalimide is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatographic purity assays and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets precise customer specifications and consistent lot-to-lot performance. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at temperatures between 15-25°C (59-77°F). Due to its light-sensitive and easily oxidized nature, it is recommended to store the material under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term stability and to minimize polymerization risk. 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%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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