Description

Hydroxy(2-Methylprop-2-Enoato-O)Zinc is a zinc salt of methacrylic acid, functioning as a versatile organometallic compound. This product is valued for its role as a reactive intermediate and cross-linking agent in polymer chemistry, offering enhanced material properties. It is primarily needed by manufacturers in the polymer, coatings, and specialty chemical industries for applications requiring controlled reactivity and improved product performance.

Application

• As a key cross-linking agent in the production of high-performance acrylic and methacrylic polymers.
• Used in the formulation of dental materials and composites to enhance mechanical strength and durability.
• Serves as a reactive component in UV-curable coatings and inks for improved adhesion and film properties.
• Employed as a catalyst or co-catalyst in specific organic synthesis reactions.
• Acts as a stabilizer or modifier in PVC and other thermoplastic systems.
• Utilized in the manufacture of ion-exchange resins and specialty adhesives.

Basic Information

Product Name	Hydroxy(2-Methylprop-2-Enoato-O)Zinc
CAS No.	63451-47-8
Molecular Formula	C8H12O4Zn
Molecular Weight	237.57 g/mol
Synonyms	Zinc Methacrylate; Zinc 2-Methyl-2-propenoate; Zinc Dimethacrylate; Methacrylic Acid Zinc Salt; Zinc Bis(methacrylate); 2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, zinc salt; Zinc Hydroxymethacrylate; ZMA
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Quality Control

Our Hydroxy(2-Methylprop-2-Enoato-O)Zinc is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure consistency and compliance with agreed specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

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). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under dry, inert conditions to prevent degradation. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and oxidizers.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Zinc content)	≥ 27.0 %
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0 %
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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