Description

1-(2-Methylprop-2-Enoxy)-4-tert-Butyl-Benzene is a specialized aromatic ether monomer featuring a reactive methacrylate group. This compound matters as a key chemical building block, enabling the synthesis of polymers with tailored properties such as enhanced hydrophobicity, thermal stability, and UV resistance. Industries that require advanced functional materials, including specialty polymers, coatings, and adhesives, will find this monomer essential for their R&D and production processes.

Application

• Specialty Polymer Synthesis: Acts as a crucial monomer for creating high-performance acrylic and methacrylic copolymers.
• Advanced Coating Formulations: Used to develop coatings with improved weatherability, chemical resistance, and adhesion for automotive and industrial applications.
• Adhesive & Sealant Production: Incorporated to modify the flexibility, durability, and bonding strength of pressure-sensitive and structural adhesives.
• UV-Curable Resins: Serves as a reactive diluent or cross-linking agent in inks, varnishes, and 3D printing resins that cure under UV light.
• Chemical Intermediate: Utilized in organic synthesis for introducing the tert-butylphenoxy moiety into more complex molecules for pharmaceutical or agrochemical research.
• Material Science R&D: Employed in academic and industrial laboratories to study structure-property relationships in novel polymeric materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(2-Methylprop-2-Enoxy)-4-tert-Butyl-Benzene
CAS No.	54932-87-5
Molecular Formula	C14H20O
Molecular Weight	204.31 g/mol
Synonyms	4-tert-Butylphenyl methacrylate; p-tert-Butylphenyl methacrylate; 1-(Methacryloyloxy)-4-tert-butylbenzene; 4-(tert-Butyl)phenyl 2-methylprop-2-enoate; Methacrylic acid 4-tert-butylphenyl ester; PTBMA; 4-tert-Butylphenyl 2-methylacrylate
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Quality Control

Our production of 1-(2-Methylprop-2-Enoxy)-4-tert-Butyl-Benzene adheres to stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced techniques like GC and HPLC to verify identity and assay. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, impurity profile, and physical properties is provided with every shipment, ensuring full traceability and compliance with your specifications.

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 product is easily oxidized and should be kept under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) for long-term storage to maintain stability and prevent polymerization. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.510 - 1.520
Density (20°C)	0.95 - 0.99 g/mL

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