Description

2-Ethyl-2-Adamantyl Acrylate is a high-purity, advanced acrylate monomer featuring a bulky adamantyl group. This compound is valued for its ability to impart exceptional chemical resistance, high thermal stability, and excellent optical clarity to polymer matrices. It is primarily sought after by R&D and production teams in the photoresist, advanced coating, and specialty polymer industries for formulating next-generation materials.

Application

• Photoresist Formulations: A key monomer for ArF (193 nm) and EUV photoresists used in semiconductor manufacturing, enabling high-resolution patterning.
• Advanced Optical Coatings: Used to create coatings with high transparency, refractive index control, and durability for lenses and optical components.
• Specialty Adhesives & Sealants: Imparts enhanced weatherability and chemical resistance to high-performance adhesives.
• Fiber Optic Cladding Materials: Contributes to the production of low-loss, stable polymers for telecommunications.
• 3D Printing Resins (SLA/DLP): Serves as a reactive diluent and property modifier in high-resolution, engineering-grade resins.
• Lithographic Printing Plates: Used in the synthesis of polymers for durable, high-fidelity printing plates.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Ethyl-2-Adamantyl Acrylate
CAS No.	303186-14-3
Molecular Formula	C₁₅H₂₂O₂
Molecular Weight	234.33 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Ethyladamantan-2-yl acrylate; 2-Ethyl-2-adamantyl acrylate; 2-Ethyl-2-adamantyl propenoate; Acrylic acid 2-ethyl-2-adamantyl ester; AdEAA; EA Adacrylate; 2-EA; (2-Ethyl-2-adamantyl) acrylate
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Quality Control

Every batch of 2-Ethyl-2-Adamantyl Acrylate is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We ensure compliance with critical specifications for purity, identity, and impurity profiles essential for photoresist and optical applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, chromatographic purity, and specific tests is provided with each shipment.

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 strong acids, bases, and oxidizing agents. For long-term storage under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon), please contact our technical team for specific recommendations.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Acid Value	≤ 1.0 mg KOH/g
Specific Impurities (HPLC)	Individual ≤ 0.5%

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