Description

tert-Butyl 2-(Hydroxymethyl)Acrylate is a versatile bifunctional monomer featuring both a polymerizable acrylate group and a protected hydroxymethyl group. This compound is valued for its role as a key building block in the synthesis of advanced polymers and specialty chemicals, enabling precise control over material properties. It is primarily sought by R&D and production teams in the pharmaceutical, advanced materials, and specialty polymer industries for creating functionalized polymers, drug delivery systems, and cross-linkable coatings.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a crucial synthon for introducing functional, polymerizable handles into active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and prodrugs.
• Functional Polymer Synthesis: Used to create specialty acrylate polymers with pendant hydroxyl groups, which are valuable for further chemical modification and cross-linking.
• Cross-linking Agent: Acts as a reactive monomer in coatings, adhesives, and sealants to introduce sites for cross-linking, enhancing durability and chemical resistance.
• Dendrimer and Hyperbranched Polymer Building Block: Employed in the controlled synthesis of complex, branched macromolecular architectures due to its dual functionality.
• Surface Modification: Used to graft polymer chains onto surfaces, imparting specific properties like hydrophilicity, biocompatibility, or adhesion.
• Photoresist and Electronic Materials: A potential component in chemically amplified resist formulations for microelectronics fabrication.

Basic Information

Product Name	tert-Butyl 2-(Hydroxymethyl)Acrylate
CAS No.	121065-74-5
Molecular Formula	C8H14O3
Molecular Weight	158.20 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(Hydroxymethyl)acrylic acid tert-butyl ester; tert-Butyl 2-(hydroxymethyl)acrylate; 2-(Hydroxymethyl)-2-propenoic acid 1,1-dimethylethyl ester; TBHMA; Acrylic acid, 2-(hydroxymethyl)-, 1,1-dimethylethyl ester; 1,1-Dimethylethyl 2-(hydroxymethyl)-2-propenoate
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Quality Control

Our tert-Butyl 2-(Hydroxymethyl)Acrylate is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography (HPLC/GC) and spectroscopic methods (NMR, IR), to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at temperatures between 2°C and 8°C (refrigerated) to maximize stability and shelf-life. Keep away from strong acids, bases, and oxidizing agents. Allow the container to reach ambient temperature before opening to prevent moisture condensation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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