Description

N,N'-Ethylenebisacrylamide is a high-purity, bifunctional crosslinking agent featuring two reactive acrylamide groups. This compound is essential for creating stable, covalently bonded polymer networks with tailored mechanical and chemical properties. It is a critical raw material for researchers and manufacturers in the life sciences, polymer chemistry, and advanced materials sectors seeking to develop robust hydrogels, chromatography media, and specialty resins.

Application

• Polymer Chemistry & Hydrogel Synthesis: A key crosslinker for producing polyacrylamide and other polymer-based hydrogels with controlled pore size and swelling behavior.
• Life Sciences & Biotechnology: Used in the fabrication of electrophoresis gels (e.g., SDS-PAGE), protein immobilization matrices, and biosensor platforms.
• Chromatography Media: Serves as a crosslinking agent in the manufacture of rigid, high-performance affinity and size-exclusion chromatography columns.
• Controlled Drug Delivery Systems: Enables the development of biodegradable or stimuli-responsive hydrogel networks for sustained pharmaceutical release.
• Adhesives & Coatings: Imparts enhanced durability, chemical resistance, and thermal stability to specialty adhesive and coating formulations.
• Water Treatment & Absorbent Polymers: A component in superabsorbent polymers (SAPs) and flocculants used in wastewater treatment and personal care products.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A fundamental reagent for investigating polymerization kinetics, network formation, and novel functional materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	N,N'-Ethylenebisacrylamide
CAS No.	2956-58-3
Molecular Formula	C8H12N2O2
Molecular Weight	168.19 g/mol
Synonyms	N,N'-Ethylenebis(acrylamide); 1,2-Bis(acrylamido)ethane; Ethylenebisacrylamide; N,N'-Ethylene diacrylamide; N,N'-Bisacryloylethylenediamine; MBA (crosslinker); Acrylamide, N,N'-ethylenebis-; EBA
EINECS	220-971-6

Quality Control

Our N,N'-Ethylenebisacrylamide is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, guaranteeing traceability and consistent batch-to-batch quality.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. This material is light-sensitive (store away from light) and hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure containers are sealed after each use to prevent moisture absorption and degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	168 - 172 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Solubility (in DMF)	Clear, colorless solution

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