Description

2-Oxotetrahydrofuran-3-Yl Acrylate is a specialized acrylate ester monomer featuring a cyclic lactone moiety, offering unique reactivity for advanced polymer synthesis. This compound is valued for its ability to introduce both polymerizable acrylate groups and hydrolyzable lactone functionalities into polymer backbones, enabling the creation of materials with tailored degradation profiles and surface properties. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and material scientists in the pharmaceutical, specialty coatings, and biodegradable polymer industries for developing novel drug delivery systems, functional adhesives, and smart materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Key building block for synthesizing prodrugs and biodegradable polymer carriers for controlled drug release.
• Specialty Polymer Synthesis: Serves as a functional monomer for creating acrylic copolymers with hydrolyzable ester linkages, useful in coatings and adhesives.
• Biomedical Materials: Used in the research and development of resorbable surgical implants, scaffolds for tissue engineering, and bio-inks.
• Advanced Coatings: Imparts specific degradation or adhesion properties to coatings for agricultural, packaging, or electronic applications.
• Crosslinking Agent: Functions as a reactive diluent and crosslinker in UV-curable resin formulations, enhancing material performance.
• Chemical Research: A valuable reagent for organic synthesis and material science research due to its bifunctional (acrylate/lactone) character.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Oxotetrahydrofuran-3-Yl Acrylate
CAS No.	328249-37-2
Molecular Formula	C7H8O4
Molecular Weight	156.14 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Hydroxy-tetrahydrofuran-2-one acrylate; 3-Acryloyloxy-dihydrofuran-2(3H)-one; Tetrahydro-2-oxo-3-furanyl acrylate; 2-Oxo-tetrahydro-3-furanyl acrylate; 3-(Acryloyloxy)dihydrofuran-2(3H)-one; Acrylic acid 2-oxotetrahydrofuran-3-yl ester; Lactone acrylate monomer
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Quality Control

Every batch of 2-Oxotetrahydrofuran-3-Yl Acrylate is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the product meets the precise requirements for research and industrial synthesis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is supplied with each shipment and is available upon request.

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 acrylate functionality, prolonged exposure to light or elevated temperatures should be avoided to maintain stability and prevent premature polymerization.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Inhibitor (MEHQ)	100 - 250 ppm

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