Description

4-Benzoylphenyl Methacrylate is a specialized methacrylate monomer featuring a benzophenone moiety. This unique structure makes it a critical photoactive building block for advanced polymers, enabling the creation of materials with tailored light-responsive properties. It is essential for R&D and production in industries requiring high-performance, functional coatings and photoresists.

Application

• UV-Curable Coatings & Inks: Serves as a reactive diluent and crosslinking agent to enhance hardness, chemical resistance, and adhesion in industrial and graphic arts applications.
• Photoresists & Photopolymers: A key monomer for manufacturing photoresists used in semiconductor fabrication, printed circuit boards (PCBs), and 3D printing (stereolithography).
• Adhesives & Sealants: Imparts excellent weatherability and durability to acrylic-based structural and pressure-sensitive adhesives.
• Optical Materials: Used in the synthesis of polymers for optical lenses, waveguides, and other components where precise control of refractive index and light transmission is required.
• Surface Modification: Employed to graft functional polymer chains onto surfaces, modifying properties like hydrophobicity, biocompatibility, or lubricity.
• Advanced Composites: Incorporated into resin matrices for fiber-reinforced composites to improve interfacial bonding and environmental stability.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Benzoylphenyl Methacrylate
CAS No.	56467-43-7
Molecular Formula	C17H14O3
Molecular Weight	266.29 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Methacryloyloxybenzophenone; p-Benzoylphenyl methacrylate; 4-Methacryloxybenzophenone; Benzophenone-4-methacrylate; 4-(Methacryloyloxy)benzophenone; BzMA; 4BPMA; [4-(Methacryloyloxy)phenyl](phenyl)methanone
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Quality Control

Our 4-Benzoylphenyl Methacrylate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation (IR, NMR), to ensure it meets exacting standards for sensitive photopolymer applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment.

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). Keep away from heat sources and incompatible materials. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal monomer activity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	95 - 100 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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