Description

n-Methacryloyl-2-Methylalanine CAS NO 15926-21-3 is a specialized methacrylate-functional amino acid derivative, serving as a critical building block for advanced polymer synthesis. Its bifunctional nature, combining a polymerizable methacryloyl group with a chiral amino acid core, enables the creation of materials with tailored biocompatibility, adhesion, and mechanical properties. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, biomedical device, and specialty polymer industries seeking to develop innovative, high-performance materials.

Application

• Biomedical Hydrogels: As a key monomer for synthesizing biocompatible and biodegradable hydrogels for drug delivery systems and tissue engineering scaffolds.
• Dental & Orthopedic Materials: Incorporation into adhesive resins, bone cements, and restorative composites to enhance biointegration and mechanical strength.
• Contact Lens & Ophthalmic Polymers: Used to modify the surface properties and oxygen permeability of silicone hydrogel materials.
• Drug Conjugates & Prodrugs: Acting as a linker molecule for attaching therapeutic agents to polymers or antibodies in targeted drug delivery platforms.
• Chromatography Media: Functionalization of stationary phases for chiral separation columns in analytical and preparative HPLC.
• Surface Coatings & Adhesives: Imparting improved adhesion to difficult substrates and enhanced durability in specialty coatings.
• Research Chemical: A valuable intermediate in organic synthesis and materials science research for developing novel functional polymers.

Basic Information

Product Name	n-Methacryloyl-2-Methylalanine
CAS No.	15926-21-3
Molecular Formula	C9H13NO4
Molecular Weight	199.20 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methyl-2-[(2-methyl-1-oxo-2-propen-1-yl)amino]propanoic acid; N-Methacryloyl-2-methylalanine; Methacryloylaminoisobutyric acid; N-Methacryloyl-α-aminoisobutyric acid; MAIB; N-Methacryloyl-AIB; 2-[(Methacryloylamino)-2-methylpropanoic acid; N-(1-Carboxy-1-methylethyl)methacrylamide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of n-Methacryloyl-2-Methylalanine is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the product meets the high-purity standards required for sensitive applications like biomedical research and pharmaceutical development. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is supplied with each 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 a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure the container is sealed immediately after use to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Specific Optical Rotation	Contact for details

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