Description

1-Adamantyl Methacrylate is a specialized methacrylate monomer featuring the rigid, bulky adamantane group, which imparts exceptional thermal stability, chemical resistance, and high glass transition temperatures to resulting polymers. This compound is crucial for synthesizing advanced polymeric materials where enhanced performance under demanding conditions is required. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and material scientists in the advanced polymer, specialty coatings, and high-performance resin industries.

Application

• High-Performance Polymer Synthesis: Used as a co-monomer to produce polymers with superior thermal stability and mechanical strength for aerospace and automotive components.
• Advanced Photoresists: A key monomer in the formulation of photoresists for semiconductor manufacturing, particularly for 193nm and EUV lithography processes.
• Specialty Coatings & Adhesives: Imparts excellent durability, chemical resistance, and weatherability to industrial coatings, optical films, and high-bond-strength adhesives.
• Optical Materials: Employed in the production of optical lenses, waveguides, and other devices requiring high transparency and refractive index control.
• Dental & Biomedical Materials: Utilized in formulating high-strength, biocompatible dental composites and bone cements.
• Lithography & 3D Printing: Serves as a functional monomer in stereolithography (SLA) and other additive manufacturing resins for precise, durable prints.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Adamantyl Methacrylate
CAS No.	16887-36-8
Molecular Formula	C₁₄H₂₀O₂
Molecular Weight	220.31 g/mol
Synonyms	Adamantyl Methacrylate; 1-Adamantyl 2-Methyl-2-propenoate; Methacrylic Acid Adamantyl Ester; 2-Methyl-2-propenoic Acid Tricyclo[3.3.1.1³,⁷]dec-1-yl Ester; 1-Adamantyl 2-Methylacrylate; AdMA; 1-Adamantyl Ester of Methacrylic Acid
EINECS	240-946-3

Quality Control

Our 1-Adamantyl Methacrylate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee it meets your precise research and production specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C/59-77°F) under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent oxidation. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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