Description

Poly(2-(Acetoxy)Ethylmethacrylate) is a specialized acrylic polymer derivative, also known as poly(2-acetoxyethyl methacrylate) or poly(AEMA). This functional polymer is valued for its unique combination of properties derived from its pendant acetoxy groups, which offer sites for further chemical modification and influence its solubility and biocompatibility. It is primarily sought by manufacturers in the advanced materials, biomedical, and specialty coatings sectors for developing responsive materials, drug delivery systems, and high-performance surface modifiers.

Application

• Biomedical Materials: Used in the fabrication of hydrogels, contact lenses, and drug delivery carriers due to its biocompatibility and potential for functionalization.
• Specialty Coatings & Adhesives: Serves as a key component in formulating advanced coatings, pressure-sensitive adhesives, and photoresists where tailored surface properties are required.
• Lithography & Microfabrication: Acts as a photopolymerizable resin or a component in photoresists for microelectronics and precision patterning applications.
• Functional Polymer Synthesis: Employed as a precursor or building block for synthesizing graft copolymers and other advanced polymeric architectures via post-polymerization modification of the acetoxy groups.
• Analytical Chemistry & Chromatography: Utilized as a stationary phase modifier in HPLC columns to achieve specific separation selectivities.

Basic Information

Product Name	Poly(2-(Acetoxy)Ethylmethacrylate)
CAS No.	29497-84-5
Molecular Formula	(C8H12O4)n
Molecular Weight	Varies (Polymer)
Synonyms	Poly(2-acetoxyethyl methacrylate); Poly(AEMA); Poly(2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate acetate); Poly(HEMA acetate); 2-(Acetoxy)ethyl methacrylate polymer; Poly(2-(methacryloyloxy)ethyl acetate); PAEMA; Poly(2-acetoxyethyl 2-methyl-2-propenoate)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Poly(2-(Acetoxy)Ethylmethacrylate) is produced under stringent quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analysis to ensure consistency in molecular weight distribution, composition, and purity. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing key parameters such as monomer content, residual solvents, and functional group analysis are provided and available upon request to support your 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). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be kept under dry conditions to prevent hydrolysis of the acetoxy groups. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or granules
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Monomer Content)	< 1.0% (by HPLC)
Molecular Weight (Mw)	Customizable (e.g., 10k - 500k Da)
Polydispersity Index (PDI)	< 2.5 (Typical)
Residual Solvents	Meets ICH guidelines
Loss on Drying	< 2.0 %

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