Description

2-Methylallyl 2-Methylcrotonate is a specialized ester monomer with significant utility in advanced polymer synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both an allylic and a crotonate moiety, makes it a valuable building block for creating polymers with tailored properties such as enhanced cross-linking density, thermal stability, and specific reactivity. This compound is primarily sought by R&D chemists and production engineers in the specialty polymer, adhesive, and coating industries for developing high-performance materials.

Application

• Specialty Polymer Synthesis: A key monomer for producing acrylic and methacrylic copolymers with specific functional groups.
• Cross-linking Agent: Used in the formulation of thermosetting resins for coatings, adhesives, and sealants to improve hardness and chemical resistance.
• UV-Curable Systems: Serves as a reactive diluent or co-monomer in inks, coatings, and 3D printing resins that cure under ultraviolet light.
• Adhesive Formulations: Imparts improved adhesion and cohesive strength in pressure-sensitive and structural adhesive systems.
• Chemical Intermediate: Utilized in organic synthesis for the preparation of more complex molecules in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research.
• Surface Modifiers: Incorporated into polymers designed to modify surface properties like wettability, friction, and biocompatibility.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Methylallyl 2-Methylcrotonate
CAS No.	61692-82-8
Molecular Formula	C9H14O2
Molecular Weight	154.21 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methyl-2-propen-1-yl 2-methyl-2-butenoate; 2-Methylallyl tiglate; 2-Methylallyl ester of 2-methylcrotonic acid; Tiglic acid 2-methylallyl ester; 2-Methyl-2-butenoic acid 2-methyl-2-propenyl ester; 2-Propen-1-ol, 2-methyl-, 2-methyl-2-butenoate
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Quality Control

Our production of 2-Methylallyl 2-Methylcrotonate adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment, ensuring full traceability and compliance with your material specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. This material may be sensitive to prolonged exposure to air and moisture; containers should be kept tightly sealed when not in use.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.450 - 1.460
Density (20°C)	0.95 - 0.98 g/mL

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