Description

Vinyl Laurate is a versatile vinyl ester monomer derived from lauric acid, widely utilized as a key building block in polymer synthesis. Its primary value lies in its ability to impart flexibility, hydrophobicity, and low-temperature properties to copolymers and resins. This compound is essential for manufacturers in the coatings, adhesives, and specialty plastics industries seeking to modify material performance.

Application

• Polymer Modification: Used as a comonomer in the production of polyvinyl acetate (PVAc) and other vinyl-based polymers to enhance flexibility and reduce the glass transition temperature (Tg).
• Surface Coatings & Paints: Imparts excellent water resistance, adhesion, and durability in industrial and architectural coating formulations.
• Adhesive Formulations: Serves as a plasticizing component in pressure-sensitive and hot-melt adhesives to improve tack and peel strength.
• Textile & Fiber Treatment: Employed in the synthesis of polymers for fiber sizing and fabric coatings to provide water-repellent and softening effects.
• Specialty Plasticizers: Acts as a reactive intermediate for creating internal plasticizers within polymer chains, offering superior permanence compared to external additives.
• Chemical Synthesis: A valuable intermediate in organic synthesis for introducing the lauroyl group into target molecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	Vinyl Laurate
CAS No.	2146-71-6
Molecular Formula	C₁₄H₂₆O₂
Molecular Weight	226.36 g/mol
Synonyms	Vinyl Dodecanoate; Lauric Acid Vinyl Ester; Dodecanoic Acid Vinyl Ester; Vinyl Laurinate; Vinyl Ester C12; Vinyl Ester of Lauric Acid; Vinyl n-Dodecanoate; 2146-71-6
EINECS	218-415-9

Quality Control

Our Vinyl Laurate is produced under stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) for every shipment, detailing key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality systems are designed to meet the rigorous demands of industrial polymerization processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials such as strong acids and organic solvents. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption and maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Acid Value	≤ 1.0 mg KOH/g
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Color (APHA)	≤ 50

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