Description

Furfuryl Methacrylate is a specialized methacrylate ester monomer featuring a furan ring. This compound is valued for its unique reactivity, which allows for the synthesis of polymers with enhanced thermal stability and chemical resistance. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and formulators in the advanced materials sector for developing high-performance coatings, adhesives, and specialty resins.

Application

• Advanced Polymer Synthesis: A key monomer for creating specialty acrylic and methacrylate copolymers with furan functionality.
• High-Performance Coatings: Used in formulations for industrial, automotive, and protective coatings requiring improved heat and chemical resistance.
• Photoresists & Electronics: Serves as a reactive component in photopolymerizable resins for electronics and micro-lithography applications.
• Adhesives & Sealants: Imparts toughness and durability to structural and specialty adhesive formulations.
• Dental & Biomedical Materials: Investigated for use in dental composites and biocompatible polymer matrices due to its polymerizable group.
• Cross-linking Agent: Functions as a cross-linker to enhance the mechanical properties and solvent resistance of polymer networks.

Basic Information

Product Name	Furfuryl Methacrylate
CAS No.	3454-28-2
Molecular Formula	C9H10O3
Molecular Weight	166.17 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Furanylmethyl 2-methyl-2-propenoate; Methacrylic acid furfuryl ester; Furfuryl 2-methylacrylate; 2-Furfuryl methacrylate; FMA; Furfuryl ester of methacrylic acid; (2-Furylmethyl) methacrylate
EINECS	222-389-8

Quality Control

Our Furfuryl Methacrylate is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch is analyzed to ensure high purity and consistency, with testing typically including assay, identity confirmation, and impurity profiling. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your specifications.

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). This product is light-sensitive (store away from light) and easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. For long-term storage, consider maintaining under an inert gas atmosphere such as nitrogen.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Inhibitor (MEHQ)	50-200 ppm
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.480 - 1.490
Density (20°C)	1.08 - 1.12 g/cm³

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