Description

(5-Oxotetrahydrofuran-2-Yl)Methyl Methacrylate is a specialized methacrylate monomer featuring a reactive γ-butyrolactone moiety, making it a valuable bifunctional building block for advanced polymer synthesis. This compound is engineered to introduce both polymerizable methacrylate groups and hydrolyzable lactone functionalities into polymer backbones, enabling the creation of materials with tailored degradation profiles and surface properties. It is primarily sought by R&D and production teams in the pharmaceutical, biomedical engineering, and specialty coatings industries for developing degradable polymers, drug delivery systems, and functional surface modifiers.

Application

• Biodegradable & Bioresorbable Polymers: A key monomer for synthesizing polymers used in medical devices, temporary implants, and controlled-release matrices.
• Drug Delivery Systems: Incorporated into copolymer designs to create nanoparticles, micelles, or hydrogels with hydrolytically cleavable linkages for triggered payload release.
• Functional Surface Coatings: Used to formulate coatings that can degrade or change properties in response to specific environmental triggers.
• Dental Materials: Serves as a comonomer in resin-based composites and adhesives where controlled degradation or erosion is desired.
• Advanced Adhesives & Sealants: Imparts controlled solubility or degradation characteristics to specialty adhesive formulations.
• Photoresist & Electronic Chemicals: Potential use in the development of chemically amplified or degradable photoresists for microfabrication.
• Crosslinking Agent: Functions as a degradable crosslinker in hydrogel networks, allowing for temporal control over material structure.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Employed in research for novel polymer architectures, including block and graft copolymers with smart functionalities.

Basic Information

Product Name	(5-Oxotetrahydrofuran-2-Yl)Methyl Methacrylate
CAS No.	156938-09-9
Molecular Formula	C9H12O4
Molecular Weight	184.19 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(Methacryloyloxy)methyl-γ-butyrolactone; γ-Butyrolactone-2-yl methyl methacrylate; (Tetrahydro-2-oxo-3-furanyl)methyl methacrylate; 2-(Methacryloyloxymethyl)-γ-butyrolactone; 5-Oxo-tetrahydro-furan-2-ylmethyl methacrylate; Lactone-functional methacrylate; GBL methacrylate derivative; 2-Hydroxymethyl-γ-butyrolactone methacrylate
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Quality Control

Every batch of (5-Oxotetrahydrofuran-2-Yl)Methyl Methacrylate is produced and tested under a strict quality management system to ensure consistency and reliability for critical applications. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as purity, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment aligns with cGMP principles where applicable, and we support customer audits and regulatory submissions. Specifications can be developed to meet specific research or production-grade requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at temperatures between 2°C and 8°C (refrigerated) or as specified on the label to maximize shelf life and inhibit premature polymerization. The container should be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to minimize exposure to moisture and oxygen. Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and incompatible materials such as strong acids, bases, and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Inhibitor (MEHQ)	50 - 250 ppm
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 3.0%

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