Description

Thiiran-2-Ylmethyl Methacrylate is a specialized methacrylate monomer containing a reactive thiirane (episulfide) ring. This unique bifunctional structure, combining a polymerizable methacrylate group with a sulfur-containing heterocycle, makes it a valuable intermediate for synthesizing advanced polymeric materials with tailored properties. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and material scientists in the polymer, specialty chemical, and adhesive industries for developing functional coatings, high-performance resins, and novel cross-linked networks.

Application

• Functional Monomer for Specialty Polymers: Serves as a key building block for synthesizing polymers with pendant reactive sites for further modification.
• Cross-linking Agent: Used in the formulation of thermosetting resins, coatings, and adhesives where the thiirane ring participates in curing reactions.
• Surface Modification Reagent: Employed to introduce sulfur-containing functional groups onto polymer or material surfaces to alter adhesion, wettability, or biocompatibility.
• Intermediate for Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Acts as a precursor in the research and development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other bioactive molecules.
• Material Science Research: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D for creating novel polymeric materials with specific optical, mechanical, or chemical resistance properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Thiiran-2-Ylmethyl Methacrylate
CAS No.	3139-91-1
Molecular Formula	C7H10O2S
Molecular Weight	158.22 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(Thiiran-2-ylmethyl)prop-2-enoate; Glycidyl Methacrylate Sulfide Analog; 2,3-Epithiopropyl Methacrylate; 2-(Oxiran-2-ylmethyl)prop-2-enoate (sulfur analog); Methacrylic Acid 2,3-Epithiopropyl Ester; Thiiranylmethyl Methacrylate; Episulfide-containing Methacrylate; Reactive Methacrylate Monomer
EINECS	221-548-7

Quality Control

Every batch of Thiiran-2-Ylmethyl Methacrylate is produced and tested under strict quality management protocols to ensure consistency and purity for research and industrial applications. Our standard quality control includes comprehensive analysis using techniques such as GC, HPLC, and NMR spectroscopy. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, confirming key parameters like identity, assay, and impurity profile.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature and reactive functional groups, it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere for long-term stability and to minimize polymerization risk.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Purity (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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