Description

2-Propenoic Acid, 3-Butoxy-3-Oxopropyl Ester is a specialized acrylate ester monomer used as a key building block in advanced polymer synthesis. This compound is valued for its ability to impart specific properties such as flexibility, adhesion, and chemical resistance to final polymeric materials. It is primarily sought by manufacturers in the coatings, adhesives, and specialty plastics industries for developing high-performance formulations.

Application

• UV-Curable Coatings and Inks: Acts as a reactive diluent and cross-linking agent to enhance cure speed, surface hardness, and gloss.
• Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives (PSAs): Used to modify tack, peel strength, and shear resistance in adhesive tapes and labels.
• Acrylic Resin Modification: Incorporated into acrylic copolymer systems to improve flexibility, weatherability, and solvent resistance.
• Industrial and Automotive Coatings: Contributes to the durability, chemical resistance, and finish quality of protective coatings.
• Printing Plate Resins: Employed in photopolymer formulations for flexographic and letterpress printing plates.
• Specialty Monomers for R&D: Serves as a valuable intermediate for synthesizing novel polymers with tailored properties in research laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Propenoic Acid, 3-Butoxy-3-Oxopropyl Ester
CAS No.	39181-89-0
Molecular Formula	C10H16O4
Molecular Weight	200.23 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Butoxy-3-oxopropyl acrylate; Butoxycarbonylethyl acrylate; 2-(Acryloyloxy)ethyl butyl carbonate; Acrylic acid 3-butoxy-3-oxopropyl ester; β-Butoxycarbonylethyl acrylate; BCA; 2-Propenoic acid, 3-butoxy-3-oxopropyl ester; 1-Butyl 3-(2-acryloyloxyethyl) carbonate
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Quality Control

Our production of 2-Propenoic Acid, 3-Butoxy-3-Oxopropyl Ester adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed against comprehensive specifications using advanced techniques like GC and HPLC. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment 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 (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Incompatible with strong acids and oxidizing agents. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere to maintain monomer integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Color (APHA)	≤ 50
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Acid Value	≤ 0.5 mg KOH/g
Inhibitor (MEHQ)	50 - 150 ppm

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