Description

2-Butenedioic Acid (Z)-, Monobutyl Ester, Polymer With Ethenyl Acetate is a specialized copolymer designed for advanced material applications. This polymer combines the properties of maleic acid derivatives and vinyl acetate to offer unique performance characteristics in formulation chemistry. It is primarily sought by manufacturers in the coatings, adhesives, and specialty chemical industries seeking to modify rheology, enhance adhesion, or introduce specific functional groups. The compound, identified by CAS No. 26780-15-4, represents a high-value additive for tailored industrial solutions.

Application

• Industrial Coatings & Paints: Acts as a rheology modifier, dispersant, or cross-linking agent to improve film formation, gloss, and durability.
• Adhesives & Sealants: Enhances tack, adhesion to difficult substrates, and internal cohesion in pressure-sensitive and structural adhesive formulations.
• Textile & Leather Processing: Utilized as a finishing agent, dye dispersant, or coating component to impart water resistance, softness, or color fastness.
• Paper & Packaging Coatings: Serves as a binder or barrier-coating component to improve strength, printability, and resistance to grease or moisture.
• Specialty Polymer Synthesis: Used as a reactive intermediate or comonomer to introduce carboxylate functionality for further chemical modification.
• Oilfield & Drilling Chemicals: Can function as a scale inhibitor or fluid-loss control additive in water-based drilling muds.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Butenedioic Acid (Z)-, Monobutyl Ester, Polymer With Ethenyl Acetate
CAS No.	26780-15-4
Molecular Formula	(C8H12O4·C4H6O2)x
Molecular Weight	Polymer - varies by grade
Synonyms	Maleic Acid Monobutyl Ester - Vinyl Acetate Copolymer; Butyl Maleate - Vinyl Acetate Copolymer; Poly(butyl maleate-co-vinyl acetate); Vinyl Acetate / Butyl Maleate Copolymer; 2-Butenedioic acid (Z)-, monobutyl ester, polymer with ethenyl acetate; Butyl hydrogen maleate vinyl acetate copolymer; Maleic acid butyl ester polymer with vinyl acetate; VAc/BMA copolymer
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 2-Butenedioic Acid (Z)-, Monobutyl Ester, Polymer With Ethenyl Acetate adheres to stringent quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure consistent composition, molecular weight distribution, and performance characteristics. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing key parameters such as solid content, viscosity, acid value, and residual monomers are provided to guarantee compliance with your technical requirements and support your own quality assurance processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat sources and incompatible materials. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere to maintain product stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear to slightly hazy viscous liquid or solid
Solid Content	40% - 100% (varies by grade)
Acid Value	30 - 150 mg KOH/g
Viscosity (Brookfield)	500 - 50,000 cP (varies by grade & concentration)
Glass Transition Temperature (Tg)	Contact for details
Residual Monomer (Vinyl Acetate)	< 0.5%
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure

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