Description

Ethylenebisacrylamide is a high-purity, bifunctional crosslinking agent featuring two reactive acrylamide groups. This compound is essential for creating stable, three-dimensional polymer networks with tailored mechanical and chemical properties. It is a critical raw material for researchers and manufacturers in the life sciences, polymer chemistry, and advanced materials sectors seeking to develop robust hydrogels, chromatography media, and specialty polymers.

Application

• Hydrogel Synthesis: Primary crosslinker for polyacrylamide and other polymer-based hydrogels used in biomedical research, drug delivery systems, and tissue engineering scaffolds.
• Chromatography Media: Key component in the production of rigid, high-performance affinity and size-exclusion chromatography columns for protein purification and analysis.
• Electrophoresis Gels: Used to formulate stable and reproducible polyacrylamide gels for protein and nucleic acid separation (SDS-PAGE, native PAGE).
• Molecular Imprinting Polymers (MIPs): Serves as a crosslinker to create highly selective synthetic receptors for sensors, solid-phase extraction, and catalysis.
• Superabsorbent Polymers: Imparts structural integrity and controls swelling behavior in polymers used for agricultural and hygiene products.
• Coatings & Adhesives: Enhances durability, chemical resistance, and thermal stability in advanced industrial coatings and adhesive formulations.
• Immobilization Matrices: Creates stable networks for the encapsulation and immobilization of enzymes, cells, or catalysts in bioreactors and biosensors.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Ethylenebisacrylamide
CAS No.	16783-47-4
Molecular Formula	C8H12N2O2
Molecular Weight	168.19 g/mol
Synonyms	N,N'-Methylenebis(acrylamide); MBA; Bisacrylamide; N,N'-Ethylidenebisacrylamide; 1,2-Di(acrylamido)ethane; Ethylenebis(acrylamide); N,N'-Ethylenebis(acrylamide); Methylenebisacrylamide
EINECS	240-834-5

Quality Control

Our Ethylenebisacrylamide is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay by HPLC, residual monomer analysis, and identity confirmation (IR, NMR) to ensure high purity and consistent performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be kept under dry conditions to prevent caking or degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	185 - 190 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Acrylamide Monomer	≤ 0.1%

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