Description

Chloromethyl Methacrylate is a highly reactive bifunctional monomer featuring both a methacrylate and a chloromethyl group. This unique structure makes it a critical intermediate for introducing polymerizable and reactive sites into polymer chains, enabling advanced material customization. It is essential for manufacturers in the specialty polymer, coatings, and advanced materials sectors seeking to develop products with tailored properties such as cross-linking capability, adhesion, and chemical functionality.

Application

• Reactive Monomer for Specialty Polymers: Used in the synthesis of functional polymers and copolymers for coatings, adhesives, and sealants.
• Cross-linking Agent: Imparts cross-linking sites in polymer networks to enhance thermal stability, chemical resistance, and mechanical strength.
• Surface Modification: Serves as a key intermediate for grafting functional groups onto polymer surfaces to improve adhesion, hydrophilicity, or biocompatibility.
• Ion-Exchange Resin Precursor: Acts as a starting material for the manufacture of anion-exchange resins used in water treatment and purification processes.
• Photoresist and Photopolymer Formulation: Employed in the electronics industry for creating advanced photoresists and photo-curable materials.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Utilized in the synthesis of specialized drug delivery systems and bioactive polymers.

Basic Information

Product Name	Chloromethyl Methacrylate
CAS No.	27550-73-8
Molecular Formula	C5H7ClO2
Molecular Weight	134.56 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(Chloromethyl)-2-propenoic acid methyl ester; Methacryloyloxymethyl chloride; (Methacryloyloxy)methyl chloride; Chloromethyl 2-methylpropenoate; CMMA; Methyl α-(chloromethyl)acrylate
EINECS	248-516-1

Quality Control

Our Chloromethyl Methacrylate is produced under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including Gas Chromatography (GC) and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR), to ensure high purity and consistency. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at temperatures between 2°C and 8°C (refrigerated) to maintain stability and inhibit polymerization. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Containers should be kept tightly sealed when not in use to minimize moisture absorption and degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Acidity (as Methacrylic Acid)	≤ 0.5%

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