Description

11-[4-(4-Butylphenylazo)Phenoxy]Undecyl Methacrylate is a specialized methacrylate monomer featuring an integrated azo dye moiety. This unique bifunctional structure is engineered to serve as a polymerizable dye or photoactive component in advanced material formulations. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and material scientists in the polymer and specialty chemical industries. The compound enables the covalent incorporation of chromophoric properties directly into polymer backbones or networks.

Application

• Polymerizable Dye for Acrylic Polymers: Acts as a comonomer to impart permanent color or optical properties to PMMA, coatings, and adhesives.
• Functional Monomer for Liquid Crystal Polymers (LCPs): Used in the synthesis of side-chain liquid crystalline polymers for optical films and displays.
• Photo-responsive Material Synthesis: Serves as a key building block for creating smart polymers with light-triggered properties, such as photo-alignment layers.
• Advanced Optical Materials: Incorporated into waveguides, nonlinear optical (NLO) materials, and holographic recording media.
• Surface Modification & Functional Coatings: Used to graft chromophoric groups onto surfaces for sensors or decorative finishes.
• Research & Development: A valuable intermediate for exploring new photochromic, electrochromic, and dichroic materials in academic and industrial labs.

Basic Information

Product Name	11-[4-(4-Butylphenylazo)Phenoxy]Undecyl Methacrylate
CAS No.	428515-74-6
Molecular Formula	C31H44N2O3
Molecular Weight	492.70 g/mol
Synonyms	4-[(4-Butylphenyl)azo]phenyl 11-methacryloyloxyundecyl ether; 11-Methacryloyloxyundecyl 4-[(4-butylphenyl)azo]phenyl ether; Polymerizable azo dye monomer; 4-(4-Butylphenylazo)phenoxyundecyl methacrylate; Undecyl methacrylate azo dye derivative; Azo-functionalized methacrylate; Chromophore-monomer conjugate; Light-responsive methacrylate monomer
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 11-[4-(4-Butylphenylazo)Phenoxy]Undecyl Methacrylate adheres to stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and specialty synthesis. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, NMR, and FT-IR. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (typically 15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive (store away from light). For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal stability. Keep away from heat and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Orange to red crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95% (Typical: 97-99%)
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	< 0.5%
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm

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