Description

Methacryloyl Isocyanate is a highly reactive bifunctional monomer containing both an isocyanate group and a methacrylate group, making it a versatile building block for advanced polymer synthesis. This compound is critical for creating specialized polymers with tailored properties such as enhanced adhesion, weather resistance, and crosslinking density. It is primarily sought after by R&D and production teams in the coatings, adhesives, advanced composites, and specialty chemical industries for developing high-performance materials.

Application

• UV-Curable Coatings & Inks: Serves as a key crosslinking agent to improve hardness, chemical resistance, and adhesion to various substrates.
• Adhesive Formulations: Used to synthesize polyurethane methacrylates (PUMA) and other hybrid polymers for high-strength structural and pressure-sensitive adhesives.
• Dental & Biomedical Materials: A precursor for manufacturing light-curable dental composites, bone cements, and other biocompatible polymers.
• Advanced Composite Resins: Incorporated into matrix resins for fiber-reinforced plastics (FRP) to enhance mechanical properties and durability.
• Surface Modification & Grafting: Utilized to introduce reactive methacrylate and isocyanate functionalities onto polymer backbones, particles, or surfaces.
• Specialty Monomer for R&D: Employed in academic and industrial research to develop novel copolymers with unique thermal and mechanical profiles.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methacryloyl Isocyanate
CAS No.	4474-60-6
Molecular Formula	C5H5NO2
Molecular Weight	111.10 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Isocyanatoethyl methacrylate; Methacrylic acid 2-isocyanatoethyl ester; 2-Methacryloyloxyethyl isocyanate; MOI; 2-Isocyanatoethyl 2-methyl-2-propenoate; β-Methacryloyloxyethyl isocyanate; Isocyanatoethyl methacrylate; 2-(Methacryloyloxy)ethyl isocyanate
EINECS	224-742-6

Quality Control

Our Methacryloyl Isocyanate is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure high purity, consistent reactivity, and reliable performance in your formulations. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles are provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Due to its moisture-sensitive (hygroscopic) nature, containers should be kept under a dry inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) after opening. Recommended long-term storage temperature is 2-8°C. Allow the container to reach room temperature before opening to prevent moisture condensation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0 %
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1 %
Free NCO Content (Titration)	≥ 36.0 %
Color (APHA)	≤ 50

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