Description

4-Nitrophenyl Methacrylate is a specialized methacrylate monomer featuring a reactive nitrophenyl group. This compound is valued for its ability to introduce photoactive, electron-accepting, or cross-linking functionalities into polymeric materials. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and material scientists working in advanced polymer synthesis. The chemical is identified by CAS number 16522-41-1.

Application

• Advanced Polymer Synthesis: Key monomer for creating specialty polymers with pendant nitrophenyl groups for applications in photoresists, lithography, and advanced coatings.
• Photoresist & Lithographic Materials: Used in the formulation of photoactive polymers for microelectronics and semiconductor manufacturing processes.
• Functional Surface Coatings: Incorporated into coatings to impart specific surface properties, such as altered wettability or reactivity, for industrial and research applications.
• Cross-linking Agent: Serves as a reactive cross-linker in polymer networks to enhance thermal stability, mechanical strength, or chemical resistance.
• Bioconjugation & Probe Chemistry: Utilized in research for synthesizing polymer backbones that can be further functionalized with biological molecules or sensing probes.
• Material Science Research: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for developing novel functional materials, including stimuli-responsive polymers and organic electronic precursors.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Nitrophenyl Methacrylate
CAS No.	16522-41-1
Molecular Formula	C10H9NO4
Molecular Weight	207.18 g/mol
Synonyms	p-Nitrophenyl Methacrylate; 4-Nitrophenyl 2-Methylacrylate; 2-Methyl-2-propenoic Acid 4-Nitrophenyl Ester; Methacrylic Acid 4-Nitrophenyl Ester; 4-Nitrophenyl 2-Methylpropenoate; p-Nitrophenyl 2-Methylpropenoate; PNPM; 4-NPM
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 4-Nitrophenyl Methacrylate is produced and tested under stringent quality management protocols to ensure consistency and purity for research and industrial applications. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (typically 15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive and should be handled accordingly to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details

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