Description

N,N'-Methylenebismethacrylamide is a high-purity, bifunctional methacrylamide crosslinking agent. This compound is essential for creating robust, three-dimensional polymer networks with enhanced thermal and mechanical stability. It is a critical raw material for manufacturers in the polymer, biomedical, and specialty coatings industries seeking to improve the performance of their final products.

Application

• Crosslinking Agent for Acrylic Polymers: Used to create durable, insoluble networks in superabsorbent polymers (SAPs), hydrogels, and acrylic resins.
• Biomedical Hydrogels: A key component in the synthesis of biocompatible hydrogels for drug delivery systems, tissue engineering scaffolds, and contact lenses.
• Chromatography Media: Employed in the production of rigid, high-performance polymeric beads for size-exclusion and affinity chromatography.
• Adhesives and Sealants: Enhances the cohesive strength, chemical resistance, and thermal properties of advanced adhesive formulations.
• Coatings and Inks: Improves the hardness, scratch resistance, and curing efficiency of UV-curable coatings and printing inks.
• Electrophoresis Gels: Used in the preparation of polyacrylamide gels for protein and nucleic acid separation.

Basic Information

Product Name	N,N'-Methylenebismethacrylamide
CAS No.	2359-15-1
Molecular Formula	C9H12N2O2
Molecular Weight	180.20 g/mol
Synonyms	MBMA; N,N'-Methylenebis(2-methyl-2-propenamide); Methylenebismethacrylamide; 1,1'-Methylenebis(2-methylacrylamide); N,N'-Methylenedimethacrylamide; Bis(methacrylamido)methane; MBA (Note: often confused with N,N'-Methylenebisacrylamide); 2-Propenamide, N,N'-methylenebis[2-methyl-
EINECS	219-104-6

Quality Control

Our N,N'-Methylenebismethacrylamide is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets precise specifications for crosslinking efficiency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) are provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency for your critical formulations.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	175 - 185 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0 %
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1 %

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