Description

Poly(Oxy-1,2-Ethanediyl), .Alpha.-(2-Methyl-1-Oxo-2-Propenyl)-.Omega.-Hydroxy-, C10-16-Alkyl Ethers is a specialized reactive macromonomer belonging to the class of polymerizable polyethylene glycol (PEG) derivatives. This compound is engineered to act as a versatile building block, enabling the covalent incorporation of hydrophilic PEG chains into polymer backbones to impart steric stabilization, enhanced solubility, and biocompatibility. It is essential for formulators and polymer chemists seeking to create advanced, functional materials with tailored surface properties and performance. Key industries that utilize this product include advanced coatings, biomedical hydrogels, personal care, and specialty adhesives.

Application

• Surface-Active Monomer for Coatings & Inks: Used to synthesize acrylic or vinyl polymers with built-in surfactant properties, improving pigment dispersion, wetting, and film formation in water-based industrial and decorative coatings.
• Biomedical Hydrogel & Drug Delivery Systems: Serves as a key macromonomer for creating cross-linked, biocompatible PEG-based hydrogels used in tissue engineering scaffolds, wound dressings, and controlled-release drug carriers.
• Personal Care & Cosmetic Ingredients: Incorporated into polymer backbones for hair fixatives, skin care films, and sunscreens to enhance moisture retention, product feel, and compatibility with other formulation components.
• Specialty Adhesives & Sealants: Functions as a modifier to improve the adhesion, flexibility, and water resistance of acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSAs) and structural adhesives.
• Dispersant & Stabilizer Synthesis: Acts as a precursor for manufacturing high-performance polymeric dispersants and stabilizers for suspensions in agrochemicals, ceramics, and pigments.
• Lubricant & Metalworking Fluid Additives: Utilized in creating polymeric additives that provide boundary lubrication, corrosion inhibition, and detergency in synthetic lubricants and metalworking fluids.

Basic Information

Product Name	Poly(Oxy-1,2-Ethanediyl), .Alpha.-(2-Methyl-1-Oxo-2-Propenyl)-.Omega.-Hydroxy-, C10-16-Alkyl Ethers
CAS No.	136505-03-8
Molecular Formula	Typically CnH2n+1O(C2H4O)mC4H5O2 (Variable)
Molecular Weight	Variable (Depends on PEG chain length 'm' and alkyl chain 'C10-16')
Synonyms	PEG (C10-16) Alkyl Ether Methacrylate; Methoxy PEG (C10-16) Alkyl Ether Methacrylate (common trade name style); Polyethylene Glycol C10-16 Alkyl Ether Methacrylate; α-Methacryloyl-ω-hydroxy-poly(oxyethylene) C10-16 Alkyl Ether; Reactive PEG-based Surfactant Monomer; Macromonomer PEG Alkyl Ether Methacrylate; Polymerizable Nonionic Surfactant
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Quality Control

Every batch of our Poly(Oxy-1,2-Ethanediyl), .Alpha.-(2-Methyl-1-Oxo-2-Propenyl)-.Omega.-Hydroxy-, C10-16-Alkyl Ethers is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We ensure consistent performance through rigorous analysis of critical parameters including monomer purity, degree of ethoxylation, alkyl chain distribution, and residual reactants. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your specifications and support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at temperatures between 15°C and 25°C (59°F and 77°F). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive). Keep the container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption and potential polymerization. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow viscous liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Methacrylate content)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (Karl Fischer)	≤ 0.5%
Average Molecular Weight (GPC)	As per grade (e.g., 600-2000 Da)
Alkyl Chain Distribution (C10-C16)	As per grade specification
Ethylene Oxide Units (n, avg.)	As per grade specification (e.g., n=4, 9, 23)
Inhibitor (MEHQ, typical)	50-200 ppm

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