Description

N,n-Bis(2-Hydroxyethyl)Methacrylamide is a versatile bifunctional monomer featuring both a polymerizable methacrylamide group and two hydroxyl groups. This unique structure makes it a critical building block for synthesizing advanced polymers with tailored properties, such as enhanced hydrophilicity, crosslinking capability, and biocompatibility. It is essential for R&D and production in industries focused on high-performance coatings, hydrogels, and specialty resins.

Application

• Hydrogel Synthesis: A key monomer for creating hydrophilic, cross-linked networks used in contact lenses, wound dressings, and controlled drug delivery systems.
• UV-Curable Coatings & Inks: Imparts excellent adhesion, flexibility, and hardness to coatings for plastics, metals, and wood, leveraging its fast-curing methacrylamide functionality.
• Adhesives & Sealants: Used to formulate high-strength, durable adhesives with improved resistance to moisture and environmental stress.
• Bioconjugation & Drug Carriers: The hydroxyl groups serve as convenient sites for attaching bioactive molecules, peptides, or targeting ligands in pharmaceutical research.
• Dental Materials: Incorporated into resin composites and restorative materials to enhance mechanical strength and biocompatibility.
• Personal Care Polymers: Employed in the synthesis of film-forming agents, hair fixatives, and skin-friendly polymers in cosmetics.
• Ion-Exchange & Chromatography Resins: Serves as a functional monomer for producing resins with specific binding capacities for separation and purification processes.
• Crosslinking Agent: Used to introduce cross-links into polymer chains, improving thermal stability and chemical resistance in final products.

Basic Information

Product Name	N,n-Bis(2-Hydroxyethyl)Methacrylamide
CAS No.	45011-26-5
Molecular Formula	C9H17NO3
Molecular Weight	187.24 g/mol
Synonyms	N,N-Bis(2-hydroxyethyl)methacrylamide; 2-Propenamide, N,N-bis(2-hydroxyethyl)-2-methyl-; N,N-Di(2-hydroxyethyl)methacrylamide; Methacryloyl diethanolamine; BHEMA; Diethanolamine methacrylate; N-Methacryloyldiethanolamine; 1,1'-(Methacryloylimino)di-2-propanol
EINECS	256-183-2

Quality Control

Our N,n-Bis(2-Hydroxyethyl)Methacrylamide is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your specifications and support your quality assurance protocols.

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). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.480 - 1.490
Density (20°C)	1.10 - 1.15 g/cm³

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