Description

2,5-Furandione, Polymer With 2,2,4-Trimethyl-1,3-Pentanediol is a specialized copolymer derived from maleic anhydride (2,5-furandione) and a branched diol. This engineered polymer is valued for its unique combination of hydrophobic character and reactive anhydride functionality, making it a versatile intermediate and performance additive. It is primarily sought by formulators in the coatings, adhesives, and specialty chemical industries seeking to enhance product durability, adhesion, and chemical resistance.

Application

• Coatings & Paints: Acts as a key resin modifier or cross-linking agent in high-performance industrial and automotive coatings to improve hardness, gloss, and weatherability.
• Adhesives & Sealants: Used as a building block for pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSAs) and structural adhesives, contributing to enhanced tack, peel strength, and thermal stability.
• Ink Resins: Serves as a component in resin formulations for printing inks, improving pigment wetting, print clarity, and substrate adhesion.
• Polymer Modification: Employed as a comonomer or grafting agent to introduce carboxyl functionality into polyolefins and other polymers, improving compatibility with fillers or dyes.
• Surfactants & Dispersants: The hydrolyzed form can function as a surfactant or dispersing agent in agrochemicals and construction materials.
• Cross-linking Agent: Utilized in thermosetting resin systems where its anhydride groups react with alcohols or amines to form durable, cross-linked networks.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,5-Furandione, Polymer With 2,2,4-Trimethyl-1,3-Pentanediol
CAS No.	25085-65-8
Molecular Formula	(C4H2O3·C8H18O2)x
Molecular Weight	Varies (Polymer)
Synonyms	Maleic Anhydride, Polymer with 2,2,4-Trimethyl-1,3-Pentanediol; Maleic Anhydride/TMPD Copolymer; 2,2,4-Trimethyl-1,3-pentanediol polymer with maleic anhydride; TMPD-Maleic Anhydride Copolymer; Poly(maleic anhydride-alt-2,2,4-trimethyl-1,3-pentanediol); SMA® Type Resin (related class); 2,2,4-Trimethylpentamethylene maleate polymer
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 2,5-Furandione, Polymer With 2,2,4-Trimethyl-1,3-Pentanediol adheres to strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous testing to ensure consistency in molecular weight distribution, acid value, and viscosity. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting key specifications are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be kept away from strong bases and oxidizing agents to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white flakes or powder
Acid Value	Contact for details
Viscosity (Solid or Solution)	Contact for details
Molecular Weight (Mw)	Contact for details
Glass Transition Temperature (Tg)	Contact for details
Moisture Content	< 1.0%
Identification (IR)	Conforms

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