Description

3-Hydroxy-1-Adamantyl Methacrylate is a high-purity specialty monomer featuring a rigid, bulky adamantane core functionalized with a polymerizable methacrylate group. This compound matters for its unique ability to impart exceptional thermal stability, chemical resistance, and optical clarity to advanced polymer systems. It is primarily needed by formulators and researchers in the photoresist, optical lens, and high-performance coating industries, where its properties enable next-generation material performance.

Application

• Photoresist & Semiconductor Materials: A key monomer for ArF (193 nm) and EUV photoresists, providing excellent transparency, etch resistance, and adhesion for advanced semiconductor lithography.
• Optical Polymers & Lenses: Used to synthesize polymers with high refractive index, low birefringence, and superior clarity for precision optical components and eyewear.
• High-Performance Coatings: Imparts durability, weatherability, and chemical resistance to industrial, automotive, and protective coatings.
• Dental & Biomedical Composites: Serves as a cross-linking agent in dental restorative materials and biocompatible polymers, enhancing strength and stability.
• Advanced Adhesives & Sealants: Contributes to the thermal and mechanical properties of specialty adhesives used in demanding environments.
• Modification of Polymer Properties: Employed as a co-monomer to tailor the glass transition temperature (Tg), solubility, and mechanical strength of various engineering plastics.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	3-Hydroxy-1-Adamantyl Methacrylate
CAS No.	115372-36-6
Molecular Formula	C14H20O3
Molecular Weight	236.31 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Adamantyl 3-hydroxy-2-methylenepropanoate; 3-Hydroxy-1-adamantyl methacrylate; 3-Hydroxyadamant-1-yl methacrylate; 3-Hydroxytricyclo[3.3.1.13,7]decan-1-yl methacrylate; HAMA; ADMA-H; Adamantyl methacrylate derivative; Methacrylic acid 3-hydroxy-1-adamantyl ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Hydroxy-1-Adamantyl Methacrylate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistent performance critical for sensitive applications like photoresists. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids and incompatible organic solvents. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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