Description

1,14-Tetradecanediol Dimethacrylate, Tec H. is a high-purity, long-chain dimethacrylate monomer. This bifunctional crosslinking agent is valued for its ability to impart enhanced flexibility, toughness, and hydrolytic stability to polymer networks. It is essential for formulators and polymer chemists in industries requiring durable, high-performance materials. The compound is identified by CAS No. 168473-14-1.

Application

This specialty monomer serves as a key building block in advanced polymer synthesis, enabling the creation of materials with tailored properties.

• UV-Curable Coatings & Inks: A reactive diluent and crosslinker for flexible, scratch-resistant surface finishes.
• Dental Composites & Restoratives: Imparts low shrinkage stress and improved mechanical strength in light-cured dental materials.
• Optical Lens & Fiber Coatings: Used in formulations requiring high clarity, precise refractive index, and environmental durability.
• Adhesives & Sealants: Enhances the flexibility, adhesion, and chemical resistance of acrylic-based structural and pressure-sensitive adhesives.
• Biomedical & Hydrogel Polymers: A crosslinking agent for synthesizing hydrogels with controlled swelling and mechanical properties for medical devices.
• Advanced Composite Resins: Modifies the polymer matrix in fiber-reinforced composites to reduce brittleness and improve impact resistance.
• Lithography & 3D Printing Resins: A component in photopolymer resins for additive manufacturing and microelectronics, offering precise curing and dimensional stability.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,14-Tetradecanediol Dimethacrylate, Tec H.
CAS No.	168473-14-1
Molecular Formula	C22H38O4
Molecular Weight	366.54 g/mol
Synonyms	1,14-Tetradecanediol dimethacrylate; Tetradecane-1,14-diyl bis(2-methylacrylate); 1,14-Bis(methacryloyloxy)tetradecane; Tetramethylene glycol dimethacrylate (C14); Long-chain dimethacrylate monomer; C14-Dimethacrylate; 2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, 1,14-tetradecanediyl ester; Tec H. grade dimethacrylate.
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Quality Control

Our 1,14-Tetradecanediol Dimethacrylate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity, consistent performance, and lot-to-lot reproducibility suitable for demanding technical applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at 15-25°C. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. This product is light-sensitive (store away from light) and compatible with strong acid/organic solvent materials. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere to prevent premature polymerization.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Acid Value	≤ 1.0 mg KOH/g
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Inhibitor (MEHQ)	50 - 150 ppm
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.458 - 1.462
Density (20°C)	0.95 - 0.98 g/cm³

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