Description

Cyclopentyl Acrylate is a specialized acrylate monomer featuring a cyclopentyl ester group. This compound is valued for its ability to impart unique properties, such as enhanced hydrophobicity, flexibility, and chemical resistance, to polymer chains. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and formulators in the coatings, adhesives, and specialty polymer industries for developing advanced materials with tailored performance characteristics.

Application

• UV-Curable Coatings & Inks: A key monomer for formulating high-performance, fast-curing surface coatings and printing inks.
• Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives (PSAs): Used to modify tack, peel strength, and shear resistance in adhesive tapes and labels.
• Specialty Acrylic Polymers: Serves as a co-monomer to introduce cyclopentyl groups, enhancing solvent resistance and lowering the glass transition temperature (Tg) of polymers.
• Photoresists & Electronic Materials: Employed in the synthesis of polymers for microelectronics and photolithography applications.
• Fiber Optic Coatings: Contributes to the production of protective, flexible cladding materials for optical fibers.
• Crosslinking Agent: Functions as a reactive diluent and crosslinker in thermoset resin systems to improve final material properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cyclopentyl Acrylate
CAS No.	16868-13-6
Molecular Formula	C8H12O2
Molecular Weight	140.18 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Propenoic acid, cyclopentyl ester; Acrylic acid, cyclopentyl ester; Cyclopentyl propenoate; Cyclopentyl 2-propenoate; NSC 24128; Cyclopentyl acrylate monomer
EINECS	240-886-8

Quality Control

Our Cyclopentyl Acrylate is produced under stringent quality management protocols. Each batch is analyzed to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the exacting requirements of advanced material synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee reliable performance in your formulations.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area at temperatures between 2°C and 8°C (refrigerated) to minimize polymerization risk and maintain stability. This product is easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere) and highly volatile. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Inhibitor (MEHQ)	50 - 150 ppm
Color (APHA)	≤ 30

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