Description

Meta-Hydroxystyrene Polymer is a functionalized styrenic polymer featuring a reactive hydroxyl group in the meta position of the phenyl ring. This unique structure makes it a valuable intermediate for creating advanced materials with tailored properties, such as enhanced adhesion, chemical resistance, and biocompatibility. It is essential for manufacturers in the specialty polymer, photoresist, and biomedical sectors seeking to develop high-performance coatings, resins, and functional materials. Our supply ensures consistent quality and reliable availability for your R&D and production needs.

Application

• Photoresist & Photopolymer Formulations: A key monomer for manufacturing advanced photoresists used in semiconductor fabrication and printed circuit boards (PCBs).
• Specialty Adhesives & Coatings: Serves as a building block for high-performance epoxy resins, acrylic copolymers, and pressure-sensitive adhesives requiring improved adhesion and chemical stability.
• Ion-Exchange & Chelating Resins: Used in the synthesis of polymers for water purification, metal recovery, and catalytic applications due to its active hydroxyl site.
• Biomedical & Drug Delivery Systems: Employed in creating functional hydrogels, biocompatible coatings for implants, and polymeric carriers for controlled drug release.
• Advanced Composite Materials: Incorporated as a modifier in fiber-reinforced plastics and nanocomposites to enhance interfacial bonding and mechanical properties.
• Lithographic Printing Plates: A component in the polymer matrix for chemical amplification resists in high-resolution printing plate production.

Basic Information

Product Name	Meta-Hydroxystyrene Polymer
CAS No.	24979-69-9
Molecular Formula	(C8H8O)n
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Poly(3-hydroxystyrene); m-Hydroxystyrene Polymer; Poly(3-vinylphenol); 3-Hydroxystyrene Homopolymer; PHS; PVPH; m-Vinylphenol Polymer; Poly(m-hydroxystyrene); NSC 93459
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Meta-Hydroxystyrene Polymer is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for molecular weight distribution, purity, and functional group content. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with key parameters, supporting your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs for advanced material synthesis.

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 material is light-sensitive and should be kept in its original packaging until use to prevent premature polymerization or degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Hydroxyl Value)	Contact for details
Molecular Weight (Mw)	Customizable (Typical range 2,000 - 50,000 Da)
Polydispersity Index (PDI)	< 2.5
Residual Monomer	< 1.0%
Moisture Content	< 1.0%
Glass Transition Temperature (Tg)	Contact for details

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