Description

4-((6-(Methacroyloxy)Hexyl)Oxy)Cinnamic Acid is a specialized bifunctional monomer that combines a polymerizable methacrylate group with a cinnamic acid moiety. This unique structure makes it a valuable intermediate for synthesizing advanced polymers with photo-responsive and cross-linking capabilities. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and material scientists in the photopolymer, advanced coatings, and specialty adhesive industries for developing novel functional materials.

Application

• Photopolymer & Photoresist Formulation: A key monomer for creating polymers with photo-crosslinkable side chains, essential for advanced photoresists in electronics and 3D printing (stereolithography).
• Liquid Crystal Alignment Layers: Used in the synthesis of polyimides or other polymers for alignment layers in LCD displays, where the cinnamate group enables photo-alignment.
• Advanced Coatings & Inks: Serves as a building block for UV-curable coatings, inks, and overprint varnishes that require specific surface properties and durability.
• Biomedical Material Fabrication: Employed in research for creating hydrogels or scaffolds with light-triggered gelation or patterning properties for tissue engineering and drug delivery systems.
• Specialty Adhesives: Incorporated into polymer backbones to develop adhesives with tunable curing mechanisms and performance characteristics.
• Organic Synthesis Intermediate: Acts as a versatile synthon for further chemical modifications, leveraging both the methacrylate and carboxylic acid functional groups.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-((6-(Methacroyloxy)Hexyl)Oxy)Cinnamic Acid
CAS No.	125274-23-9
Molecular Formula	C20H26O6
Molecular Weight	362.42 g/mol
Synonyms	4-[(6-Methacryloyloxy)hexyloxy]cinnamic acid; 4-(6-Methacryloyloxyhexyloxy)cinnamic Acid; 2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, 6-[[(2E)-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-1-oxo-2-propen-1-yl]oxy]hexyl ester; Cinnamic acid, 4-((6-(methacryloyloxy)hexyl)oxy)-; 4-(6-Methacryloyloxyhexyloxy)cinnamate; Photoactive methacrylate monomer; Methacrylate-cinnamate hybrid monomer.
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 4-((6-(Methacroyloxy)Hexyl)Oxy)Cinnamic Acid adheres to stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and industrial applications. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques, including HPLC, NMR, and FT-IR. 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 a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat sources and incompatible materials. For long-term storage under inert atmosphere, please contact us for specific recommendations.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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