Description

2-(2,5-Dihydro-3,4-Dimethyl-2,5-Dioxo-1H-Pyrrol-1-Yl)Ethyl Methacrylate is a specialized methacrylate monomer featuring a reactive pyrrolidone moiety, designed to introduce polymerizable functionality alongside pendant groups capable of hydrogen bonding and polarity. This compound is valued for its ability to impart unique surface properties, adhesion, and compatibility when incorporated into polymer chains. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and formulators in the advanced coatings, specialty adhesives, and high-performance polymer industries seeking to modify material characteristics.

Application

• Advanced Polymer Synthesis: Serves as a functional comonomer for creating acrylic and methacrylic copolymers with tailored properties.
• Specialty Coatings & Inks: Used to formulate coatings with enhanced adhesion to difficult substrates, improved scratch resistance, and specific surface energy characteristics.
• Adhesive & Sealant Formulations: Incorporated to boost adhesion to polar surfaces like metals and treated plastics, and to modify rheological properties.
• Biomedical & Dental Materials: Investigated for use in biocompatible polymers, dental composites, and drug delivery systems due to its polymerizable and potentially interactive side chain.
• Photoresists & Electronic Materials: Acts as a functional component in photopolymerizable resins for microelectronics and imaging applications.
• Hydrogel & Contact Lens Materials: Utilized to synthesize hydrogels with specific water content, oxygen permeability, and mechanical strength.
• Surface Modification Agents: Employed to graft functional polymer brushes onto surfaces for creating anti-fouling or specific interactive layers.
• Crosslinking Agent: Can function as a crosslinker in polymer networks due to its dual reactive sites (methacrylate and potential reactivity of the pyrrolidone ring).

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(2,5-Dihydro-3,4-Dimethyl-2,5-Dioxo-1H-Pyrrol-1-Yl)Ethyl Methacrylate
CAS No.	63729-42-0
Molecular Formula	C12H15NO4
Molecular Weight	237.25 g/mol
Synonyms	1H-Pyrrole-1-ethanol, 2,5-dihydro-3,4-dimethyl-2,5-dioxo-, 2-methyl-2-propenoate; 2-(3,4-Dimethyl-2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrol-1-yl)ethyl methacrylate; N-Methacryloylethyl-N-(3,4-dimethylmaleimide); Methacryloylethyl dimethylmaleimide; 1-(2-Methacryloyloxyethyl)-3,4-dimethylmaleimide; DMEMI; Functional methacrylate monomer with pyrrolidone group
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 2-(2,5-Dihydro-3,4-Dimethyl-2,5-Dioxo-1H-Pyrrol-1-Yl)Ethyl Methacrylate adheres to stringent quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for assay, impurities, and physical parameters are provided with every shipment. We support compliance with relevant regulatory frameworks for industrial and research applications.

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. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere to maintain monomer integrity and prevent premature polymerization.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Inhibitor (MEHQ)	50 - 250 ppm
Specific Impurities (HPLC)	Contact for details
Refractive Index (n20D)	~1.48 - 1.50
Density (20°C)	~1.15 - 1.20 g/cm³

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