Description

3-(Naphthalen-2-Yloxy)Propyl Acrylate is a specialized acrylate monomer featuring a naphthyloxy functional group, offering unique reactivity and polymer properties. This compound is valued for its ability to introduce aromatic character and enhance the thermal stability, refractive index, and mechanical performance of resulting polymers. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and material scientists in the polymer and advanced materials industries for developing high-performance coatings, adhesives, and specialty resins.

Application

• UV-Curable Coatings and Inks: Acts as a reactive diluent and crosslinking agent to improve hardness, chemical resistance, and adhesion on various substrates.
• Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives (PSAs): Incorporated to modify tack, peel strength, and cohesion properties in acrylic adhesive formulations.
• Optical Polymers and Films: Used to synthesize polymers with high refractive indices for optical lenses, waveguides, and display components.
• Engineering Plastics and Composites: Serves as a monomer for creating thermally stable, aromatic-rich matrices with enhanced mechanical strength.
• Photoresists and Electronic Materials: Employed in the development of advanced photoresist polymers for semiconductor lithography due to its photoreactive nature.
• Specialty Surface Modifiers: Used to graft functional polymer brushes onto surfaces, altering wettability and biocompatibility for medical devices.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(Naphthalen-2-Yloxy)Propyl Acrylate
CAS No.	1642857-58-6
Molecular Formula	C₁₆H₁₆O₃
Molecular Weight	256.30 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Naphthyloxypropyl acrylate; 3-[(2-Naphthyl)oxy]propyl acrylate; 2-Naphthol propylene glycol ether acrylate; Acrylic acid 3-(naphthalen-2-yloxy)propyl ester; 3-(2-Naphthyloxy)propyl acrylate; Naphthalen-2-yloxypropyl acrylate; 2-NPOA; NA-2-OPA
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Quality Control

Our production of 3-(Naphthalen-2-Yloxy)Propyl Acrylate adheres to stringent quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance 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, open flames, and incompatible materials such as strong acids and oxidizing agents. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere to prevent premature polymerization.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Inhibitor (MEHQ)	100 - 250 ppm

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