Description

2-(Dimethylamino)Ethyl Acrylate Hydrochloride is a reactive quaternary ammonium salt monomer, crucial for introducing cationic functionality into polymer chains. Its primary value lies in its ability to impart permanent positive charge, enhancing adhesion, dye affinity, and antimicrobial properties in final materials. This compound is essential for manufacturers in the water treatment, personal care, textile, and specialty polymer industries seeking to develop advanced cationic polymers and flocculants.

Application

• Cationic Flocculants & Water Treatment Chemicals: A key monomer for synthesizing high-performance cationic polyacrylamides used in sludge dewatering, wastewater clarification, and paper retention aids.
• Hair & Skin Care Polymers: Used to create cationic conditioning polymers for shampoos, conditioners, and creams, providing superior moisturization and manageability.
• Textile & Dyeing Auxiliaries: Serves as a building block for cationic dye fixatives and fabric softeners, improving color fastness and feel.
• Antimicrobial Coatings & Films: Incorporated into polymers to create surfaces with inherent, durable antimicrobial activity for medical devices and packaging.
• Enhanced Adhesion Promoters: Used in coatings, inks, and adhesives to improve bonding to anionic or difficult-to-adhere substrates.
• Ion-Exchange Resins & Chromatography Media: A functional monomer for producing strong cation exchange resins used in purification and separation processes.
• Oilfield Chemicals: Employed in the synthesis of drilling fluid additives and enhanced oil recovery polymers.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(Dimethylamino)Ethyl Acrylate Hydrochloride
CAS No.	51961-06-9
Molecular Formula	C7H14ClNO2
Molecular Weight	179.65 g/mol
Synonyms	DMAEA.HCl; 2-(N,N-Dimethylamino)ethyl Acrylate Hydrochloride; Acrylic Acid 2-(Dimethylamino)ethyl Ester Hydrochloride; N,N-Dimethylaminoethyl Acrylate Hydrochloride; DMAA.HCl; 2-(Dimethylamino)ethyl Acrylate HCl; ADAM-HCl; Cationic Monomer DM
EINECS	257-588-3

Quality Control

Our 2-(Dimethylamino)Ethyl Acrylate Hydrochloride is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including assay, impurity profiling, and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets precise specifications for polymerization-grade monomers. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency for your critical processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at temperatures between 2°C and 8°C (refrigerated) to maximize shelf life and minimize degradation. This product is easily oxidized and should be handled under an inert atmosphere when possible. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
pH (10% solution)	4.0 - 6.0
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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