Description

2-Isopropylpropenoic Acid Methyl Ester is a specialized methacrylate ester monomer, a key building block in advanced polymer synthesis. This compound is valued for its ability to introduce bulky isopropyl side groups into polymer chains, significantly modifying the physical and thermal properties of the resulting materials. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and production engineers in the specialty polymer, coatings, and adhesive industries for developing high-performance, tailored materials.

Application

• Specialty Acrylic Polymer Synthesis: Serves as a co-monomer to create polymers with enhanced toughness, flexibility, and specific solubility profiles.
• High-Performance Coatings & Resins: Used in formulating advanced industrial, automotive, and optical coatings that require specific refractive indices, durability, and weather resistance.
• Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives (PSAs): Incorporated to adjust the tack, peel strength, and glass transition temperature (Tg) of adhesive formulations.
• Photopolymer & Photoresist Applications: Acts as a reactive diluent or monomer in UV-curable systems for electronics and 3D printing.
• Modifier for Acrylic Sheets and Molding Compounds: Improves impact resistance and thermal stability of cast acrylics and molding resins.
• Chemical Intermediate: Utilized in organic synthesis for the preparation of more complex molecules in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Isopropylpropenoic Acid Methyl Ester
CAS No.	3070-67-5
Molecular Formula	C7H12O2
Molecular Weight	128.17 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 2-Isopropylacrylate; Methyl 2-Isopropylpropenoate; 2-Isopropylacrylic Acid Methyl Ester; Methacrylic Acid, 2-Isopropyl-, Methyl Ester; Methyl α-Isopropylacrylate; 2-(1-Methylethyl)-2-propenoic Acid Methyl Ester
EINECS	221-329-0

Quality Control

Our production of 2-Isopropylpropenoic Acid Methyl Ester adheres to stringent quality management protocols. Every batch is analyzed using advanced techniques like GC and HPLC to ensure high purity and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality system is designed to meet the rigorous demands of industrial and research applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area, away from heat sources and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizers, acids, and bases. Recommended storage temperature is 2-25°C. The product should be kept under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) if long-term storage is required to prevent polymerization.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Inhibitor (MEHQ)	50-150 ppm
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.418 - 1.422
Density (20°C)	0.90 - 0.92 g/mL

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