Description

16-(Tetrahydro-2-Furyl)-3,6,9,12,15-Pentaoxahexadecyl Acrylate is a specialized acrylate monomer featuring a unique polyether spacer and a tetrahydrofuran terminal group, designed to impart flexibility, hydrophilicity, and enhanced adhesion properties to polymer chains. This compound is critical for formulators seeking to create advanced polymeric materials with tailored performance characteristics. It is primarily utilized in the development of high-performance coatings, adhesives, and functional polymers for demanding industrial applications.

Application

• UV-Curable Coatings & Inks: As a reactive diluent and crosslinker to enhance flexibility, adhesion to low-surface-energy substrates, and cure speed.
• Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives (PSAs): To modify tack, peel strength, and provide a balance between cohesive and adhesive properties.
• Hydrophilic Polymer Modifiers: Incorporated into acrylic resins to increase water compatibility and moisture permeability for specific film applications.
• Fiber Optic Coatings: Used in formulations for primary and secondary coatings due to its ability to provide low modulus and good adhesion to glass.
• Lithographic Printing Plates: As a key monomer in photopolymerizable compositions for high-resolution imaging.
• Biomedical Hydrogels: For creating crosslinked networks with controlled swelling properties for drug delivery or tissue engineering scaffolds.
• Electronic Encapsulants: In formulations requiring specific dielectric properties, adhesion, and environmental resistance.

Basic Information

Product Name	16-(Tetrahydro-2-Furyl)-3,6,9,12,15-Pentaoxahexadecyl Acrylate
CAS No.	67892-99-3
Molecular Formula	C21H38O8
Molecular Weight	418.52 g/mol
Synonyms	THF-PEG-Acrylate; Tetrahydrofurfuryl Polyethylene Glycol Acrylate; 2-(2-(2-(2-(Tetrahydrofuran-2-ylmethoxy)ethoxy)ethoxy)ethoxy)ethyl acrylate; Acrylic acid, 2-[2-[2-[2-[(tetrahydro-2-furanyl)methoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethyl ester; Poly(ethylene glycol) tetrahydrofurfuryl ether acrylate; PEG4-THF Acrylate; 16-(Tetrahydrofuran-2-yl)-3,6,9,12,15-pentaoxahexadecyl prop-2-enoate
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Quality Control

Our production of 16-(Tetrahydro-2-Furyl)-3,6,9,12,15-Pentaoxahexadecyl Acrylate adheres to stringent quality management protocols. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure consistency, purity, and performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing key specifications such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles are provided to guarantee supply reliability and product traceability for your critical formulations.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at 2-8°C under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to minimize oxidation and polymerization. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. For long-term storage, consider the use of polymerization inhibitors as specified in the technical data sheet.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Acid Value	≤ 1.0 mg KOH/g
Inhibitor (MEHQ)	100 - 250 ppm
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.460 - 1.470
Density (20°C)	1.08 - 1.12 g/cm³

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