Description

Hexanediol Monovinyl Ether is a bifunctional monomer featuring both a vinyl ether group and a hydroxyl group, making it a versatile reactive intermediate. This unique structure allows it to act as a crosslinker, modifier, or building block in advanced polymer synthesis, enabling the creation of materials with tailored properties. It is particularly valuable for industries focused on specialty coatings, adhesives, and performance polymers where controlled reactivity and enhanced material characteristics are required.

Application

• UV-Curable Coatings and Inks: Serves as a reactive diluent and crosslinking agent to enhance cure speed, flexibility, and adhesion properties.
• Adhesive Formulations: Used as a co-monomer to improve the tack, cohesion, and chemical resistance of acrylic and pressure-sensitive adhesives.
• Specialty Polymer Synthesis: Acts as a key monomer for producing polyvinyl ethers, polyesters, and other polymers with specific chain-end functionality.
• Photoresists and Electronic Materials: Employed in the formulation of radiation-sensitive resins for microelectronics and printed circuit boards.
• Modifier for Polyols: Used to introduce vinyl ether functionality into polyol chains for subsequent crosslinking or grafting reactions.
• Chemical Intermediate: Utilized in organic synthesis for the preparation of more complex molecules in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research.

Basic Information

Product Name	Hexanediol Monovinyl Ether
CAS No.	27336-16-9
Molecular Formula	C8H16O3
Molecular Weight	160.21 g/mol
Synonyms	1,6-Hexanediol monovinyl ether; 6-Hydroxyhexyl vinyl ether; Vinyl 6-hydroxyhexyl ether; 6-(Ethenyloxy)hexan-1-ol; 2-(6-Hydroxyhexyloxy)ethylene; HDVE; 1,6-Hexanediol vinyl ether
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Quality Control

Our Hexanediol Monovinyl Ether is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including assay by GC or HPLC and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets precise specifications for purity and performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) are provided with every shipment, and we support compliance with relevant global regulatory frameworks.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at temperatures between 15-25°C. This product is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen blanket). Keep away from strong acids and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0 %
Water Content	≤ 0.5 %
Color (APHA)	≤ 50

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