Description

6-Methylheptyl Methacrylate is a specialized methacrylate ester monomer characterized by its branched alkyl chain. This structural feature is crucial for modifying polymer properties, offering significant value in the formulation of advanced materials with tailored performance characteristics. It is primarily sought by manufacturers in the coatings, adhesives, and specialty polymer industries seeking to enhance flexibility, hydrophobicity, and low-temperature performance in their products.

Application

• High-Performance Coatings: A key monomer for producing acrylic resins with excellent weatherability, flexibility, and adhesion for automotive, industrial, and architectural coatings.
• Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives (PSAs): Used to adjust the viscoelastic properties, tack, and peel strength of acrylic-based adhesive tapes and labels.
• Specialty Acrylic Polymers: Serves as a comonomer to introduce internal plasticization, improving low-temperature flexibility and impact resistance in molded plastics and elastomers.
• UV-Curable Resins & Inks: Incorporated into formulations for rapid-curing coatings and printing inks, contributing to reduced viscosity and enhanced final film properties.
• Oil & Gas Additives: Employed in the synthesis of polymers used as pour point depressants and flow improvers in crude oil and fuel processing.
• Personal Care Polymers: Used in the production of film-forming agents and fixative polymers for hairsprays, gels, and other cosmetic products.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Methylheptyl Methacrylate
CAS No.	28675-80-1
Molecular Formula	C12H22O2
Molecular Weight	198.30 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Methylheptyl 2-methylpropenoate; Methacrylic Acid 6-Methylheptyl Ester; Isooctyl Methacrylate (mixed isomers); 2-Methyl-2-propenoic Acid 6-Methylheptyl Ester; 6-Methylheptyl Methacrylate Monomer; Isooctyl Methacrylate (predominantly branched); 28675-80-1; 6-Methylheptyl Ester of Methacrylic Acid
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Quality Control

Our 6-Methylheptyl Methacrylate is produced under a stringent quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including gas chromatography (GC) for assay and purity, to ensure it meets precise specifications for monomer content and inhibitor levels. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials such as strong acids and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. The product typically contains an inhibitor (e.g., MEHQ) to prevent polymerization; monitor storage conditions to maintain inhibitor efficacy.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0 %
Color (APHA)	≤ 30
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1 %
Inhibitor (MEHQ)	50 - 150 ppm
Acidity (as Methacrylic Acid)	≤ 0.1 %

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