Description

2-Methylhexyl Acrylate is a versatile, high-purity acrylate monomer essential for the synthesis of specialized polymers. Its unique branched alkyl chain structure imparts properties like low glass transition temperature, flexibility, and hydrophobicity to the resulting copolymers. This makes it a critical raw material for formulators and polymer chemists in the coatings, adhesives, and specialty plastics industries seeking to enhance product performance.

Application

• Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives (PSAs): A key monomer for formulating acrylic-based PSAs used in tapes, labels, and graphic films, providing excellent tack and adhesion to low-energy surfaces.
• Coatings and Paints: Used in the production of acrylic resins for industrial, automotive, and architectural coatings to improve flexibility, weatherability, and water resistance.
• Textile and Leather Finishes: Employed in polymer dispersions for fabric coatings and leather finishing agents, offering soft hand feel and durability.
• Sealants and Caulks: A component in acrylic copolymer formulations that require good elongation, adhesion, and resistance to plasticizer migration.
• UV-Curable Resins & Inks: Acts as a reactive diluent or monomer in radiation-curable systems for printing inks, overprint varnishes, and 3D printing resins.
• Plastic Modifiers: Used to modify the impact strength and processing characteristics of engineering plastics through copolymerization.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Methylhexyl Acrylate
CAS No.	45019-22-5
Molecular Formula	C10H18O2
Molecular Weight	170.25 g/mol
Synonyms	Acrylic acid 2-methylhexyl ester; 2-Methyl-1-hexyl acrylate; 2-Methylhexyl propenoate; 1-Hexanol, 2-methyl-, acrylate; Isoheptyl acrylate (mixed isomers); 2-MHA; 2-Methylhexyl ester of acrylic acid
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Quality Control

Our 2-Methylhexyl Acrylate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including gas chromatography (GC) for purity and assay, to ensure it meets precise specifications for monomer content and inhibitor levels. Certificates of Analysis (COA) are provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability, consistency, and compliance with your formulation requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials such as strong acids, bases, and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C (59°F and 77°F). The product contains an inhibitor (typically MEHQ) to prevent polymerization; storage conditions must be maintained to preserve inhibitor efficacy.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0 %
Color (APHA)	≤ 20
Water Content (Karl Fischer)	≤ 0.1 %
Inhibitor (MEHQ)	50 - 100 ppm
Acidity (as acrylic acid)	≤ 0.1 %

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