Description

3-Bromo-2-Methyl Methyl Acrylate is a specialized acrylate ester monomer featuring a bromine substituent, which imparts unique reactivity and properties for advanced polymer synthesis. This compound is valued for its role as a key building block in creating polymers with tailored characteristics such as enhanced flame retardancy, specific refractive indices, or reactive sites for further functionalization. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and production engineers in the pharmaceutical intermediates, specialty polymer, and advanced material sectors for developing high-performance coatings, adhesives, and optoelectronic components.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other complex organic molecules.
• Specialty Polymer Synthesis: Used as a reactive monomer to produce acrylic resins and copolymers with specific properties like flame retardancy or altered solubility.
• Advanced Material Research: Employed in R&D for developing novel materials for optoelectronics, including light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and optical films.
• Cross-linking Agent: Functions as a reactive site in polymer chains to introduce cross-linking, enhancing thermal and mechanical stability of final products.
• Chemical Intermediate: Utilized in organic synthesis for introducing the bromo-acrylate functional group into larger molecular architectures.
• Adhesive & Coating Formulations: Incorporated into specialty formulations to modify adhesion, curing behavior, and chemical resistance.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Bromo-2-Methyl Methyl Acrylate
CAS No.	40053-01-8
Molecular Formula	C6H9BrO2
Molecular Weight	193.04 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 3-Bromo-2-methylacrylate; 3-Bromo-2-methyl-2-propenoic Acid Methyl Ester; 2-Methyl-3-bromoacrylic Acid Methyl Ester; Methyl 3-Bromo-2-methylpropenoate; 3-Bromo-2-methylmethylacrylate; Bromomethylmethyl Acrylate; (E)-Methyl 3-bromo-2-methylacrylate; (Z)-Methyl 3-bromo-2-methylacrylate
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Quality Control

Our 3-Bromo-2-Methyl Methyl Acrylate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography (HPLC/GC) and spectroscopic methods, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids, bases, and oxidizing agents. Due to its light-sensitive nature and reactivity, it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere for long-term preservation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Specific Gravity (20°C)	1.40 - 1.50
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.470 - 1.480

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