Description

2-Adamantyl Acrylate is a specialized acrylate monomer featuring the rigid, bulky adamantane group. This unique structure is critical for imparting exceptional thermal stability, chemical resistance, and high glass transition temperatures to resulting polymers. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and formulators in the advanced materials sector for creating high-performance coatings, photoresists, and specialty adhesives where durability under extreme conditions is paramount.

Application

• Photoresist & Photopolymer Formulations: A key monomer for advanced photoresists used in semiconductor manufacturing and optical lithography, contributing to high-resolution patterning.
• High-Performance Coatings: Used to synthesize polymers for coatings requiring superior heat resistance, hardness, and chemical inertness in automotive, aerospace, and industrial applications.
• Specialty Adhesives & Sealants: Imparts enhanced thermal stability and weatherability to adhesives used in demanding electronic and construction environments.
• Advanced Composite Materials: Serves as a reactive diluent or cross-linking agent in fiber-reinforced polymers and matrix resins.
• Optical Materials: Utilized in the production of optical lenses, waveguides, and other components where clarity and stability are essential.
• Dental & Biomedical Polymers: Investigated for use in biocompatible polymers and dental restorative materials due to the inert nature of the adamantyl moiety.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Adamantyl Acrylate
CAS No.	128756-71-8
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₁₈O₂
Molecular Weight	206.28 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Adamantyl acrylate; 2-Adamantanyl acrylate; Adamantan-2-yl acrylate; 2-Propenoic acid, 2-adamantyl ester; Acrylic acid 2-adamantyl ester; 2-ADA
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Quality Control

Every batch of 2-Adamantyl Acrylate is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We ensure high purity and consistency through advanced analytical techniques including GC and HPLC. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each 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 place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its highly volatile nature, keep containers tightly sealed when not in use and away from heat and ignition sources. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Inhibitor (MEHQ)	50-200 ppm

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