Description

Poly(2-Methoxyethyl Acrylate) is a specialized acrylic ester polymer known for its unique combination of flexibility, adhesion, and biocompatibility. This high-purity polymer is critical for formulating advanced materials that require precise performance characteristics and excellent film-forming properties. It is an essential raw material for manufacturers in the biomedical, electronics, and specialty coatings industries seeking to develop next-generation products.

Application

• Biomedical Device Coatings: Used as a key component in hydrophilic and biocompatible coatings for catheters, guide wires, and other medical implants to reduce friction and improve patient comfort.
• Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives (PSAs): Serves as a functional monomer or polymer in the synthesis of advanced PSAs for medical tapes, wound care products, and electronic device assembly, offering balanced tack and peel strength.
• Lithographic Photoresists: Employed in the formulation of specialty photoresists and polymeric binders for the semiconductor and microelectronics industries, contributing to high-resolution patterning.
• Hydrogel Synthesis: Acts as a precursor or co-monomer in creating soft, water-absorbent hydrogels for contact lenses, drug delivery matrices, and tissue engineering scaffolds.
• Specialty Surface Modifiers: Utilized to modify surface properties of various substrates, enhancing wettability, printability, and adhesion in industrial coating applications.
• Fiber and Textile Treatment: Applied as a finishing agent to impart softness, durability, and specific functional properties to synthetic and natural fibers.

Basic Information

Product Name	Poly(2-Methoxyethyl Acrylate)
CAS No.	28628-64-0
Molecular Formula	(C6H10O3)n
Molecular Weight	n * 130.14 g/mol (monomer unit)
Synonyms	Poly(2-methoxyethyl acrylate); PMEA; Poly(MOEA); 2-Methoxyethyl acrylate polymer; 2-Methoxyethyl acrylate homopolymer; Poly(ethylene glycol methyl ether acrylate) (related); Acrylic acid, 2-methoxyethyl ester, homopolymer; Poly(EGMEA)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Poly(2-Methoxyethyl Acrylate) is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure consistency in molecular weight distribution, purity, and functional performance. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing key parameters such as assay, residual monomer content, and viscosity is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat sources and incompatible materials. For long-term storage under inert atmosphere, please contact our technical team for specific recommendations.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow viscous liquid or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Polymer Content)	≥ 95.0 %
Residual Monomer	≤ 1.0 %
Average Molecular Weight (Mw)	5,000 - 50,000 Da (Typical)
Polydispersity Index (PDI)	1.5 - 2.5 (Typical)
Viscosity (Brookfield)	Specified per grade
Water Content	≤ 0.5 %

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