Description

Icosylvinyl Ether CAS NO 52991-96-5 is a high-purity, long-chain vinyl ether monomer, a crucial building block in advanced polymer synthesis. Its extended alkyl chain provides unique properties to the resulting polymers, including enhanced hydrophobicity, flexibility, and compatibility with non-polar matrices. This specialty chemical is essential for R&D and production in industries such as coatings, adhesives, and specialty materials, where precise molecular architecture dictates final product performance.

Application

• Specialty Polymer Synthesis: As a reactive monomer for producing poly(vinyl ether)s with tailored properties for coatings and films.
• Adhesive Formulations: Used to modify and improve the flexibility, tack, and adhesion of pressure-sensitive and structural adhesives.
• Surface Coatings & Inks: Imparts water resistance, weatherability, and improved flow characteristics to industrial and protective coatings, as well as printing inks.
• Lubricant & Fuel Additives: Serves as a precursor for viscosity index improvers and detergent additives in high-performance lubricants and fuels.
• Pharmaceutical & Agrochemical Intermediates: Utilized in the synthesis of specialized carriers and controlled-release agents for active ingredients.
• Photoresist & Electronic Materials: A key component in the development of advanced photoresist polymers for semiconductor manufacturing.

Basic Information

Product Name	Icosylvinyl Ether
CAS No.	52991-96-5
Molecular Formula	C₂₂H₄₄O
Molecular Weight	324.59 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Eicosyloxyethene; Vinyl Eicosyl Ether; 1-(Ethenyloxy)eicosane; Eicosyl Vinyl Ether; 1-Vinyloxyicosane; 20-(Vinyloxy)icosane; Docosyl Vinyl Ether (common name for C22 chain); C20 Vinyl Alkyl Ether
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Quality Control

Our Icosylvinyl Ether is manufactured under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is subjected to comprehensive analytical testing, including Gas Chromatography (GC) and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectroscopy, to verify identity, purity, and the absence of critical impurities. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area, away from heat sources and incompatible materials such as strong acids and oxidizing agents. Recommended long-term storage temperature is 2-8°C to maximize stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Peroxide Value	≤ 5.0 meq/kg
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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