Description

4-Biphenylylmethyl Acrylate is a specialized acrylate monomer featuring a biphenyl group, which imparts unique properties to polymer systems. This compound is valued for its ability to introduce aromaticity and enhance the thermal stability, refractive index, and mechanical strength of advanced polymeric materials. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and material scientists in the polymer, specialty coatings, and advanced photoresist industries for developing high-performance products.

Application

• Advanced Polymer Synthesis: Serves as a key monomer for creating high-refractive-index optical polymers and heat-resistant engineering plastics.
• Specialty Coatings & Adhesives: Used to formulate coatings requiring enhanced durability, chemical resistance, and adhesion to challenging substrates.
• Photoresists & Electronic Materials: A critical component in the development of photoresists for semiconductor manufacturing and other microelectronic applications.
• UV-Curable Systems: Functions as a reactive diluent or cross-linking agent in UV-curable inks, coatings, and 3D printing resins.
• Modification of Existing Polymers: Employed as a grafting agent to modify the surface properties or functionality of base polymers.
• Research & Development: Used in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new polymeric architectures with tailored thermal and optical properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Biphenylylmethyl Acrylate
CAS No.	54140-58-8
Molecular Formula	C₁₆H₁₄O₂
Molecular Weight	238.28 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Phenylbenzyl Acrylate; Biphenyl-4-ylmethyl Acrylate; p-Biphenylylmethyl Acrylate; (4-Phenylphenyl)methyl Acrylate; Acrylic Acid 4-Biphenylylmethyl Ester; Acrylic Acid Biphenyl-4-ylmethyl Ester; [1,1'-Biphenyl]-4-ylmethyl Prop-2-enoate
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Quality Control

Our 4-Biphenylylmethyl Acrylate is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced techniques like HPLC, GC, and NMR to verify identity, potency, and impurity profiles. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider maintaining under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon to preserve stability and prevent polymerization.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or low-melting solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Inhibitor (MEHQ)	100 - 250 ppm

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