Description

Solketal Methacrylate is a specialty bifunctional monomer combining a methacrylate group with a protected diol (acetonide) functionality. This unique structure makes it a valuable building block for synthesizing polymers with tailored properties, such as controlled hydrophilicity, crosslinking capability, and reactive pendant groups. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and formulators in the advanced materials, coatings, and biomedical sectors seeking to create novel polymers with specific performance characteristics.

Application

• Advanced Polymer Synthesis: As a key monomer for creating functional acrylic and methacrylic copolymers with pendant hydroxyl groups after deprotection.
• Hydrogel Formulation: Used in the development of crosslinked hydrogels for biomedical applications, including contact lenses, drug delivery matrices, and tissue engineering scaffolds.
• Specialty Coatings & Adhesives: Imparts improved adhesion, flexibility, and moisture responsiveness to coatings, inks, and adhesive formulations.
• Dental & Biomedical Materials: Serves as a reactive diluent or co-monomer in light-curable resins for dental composites and biocompatible implants.
• Surface Modification: Enables the grafting of polymer brushes onto surfaces to alter wettability, reduce friction, or introduce specific chemical functionalities.
• Photoresist & Electronic Materials: Employed in the development of chemically amplified photoresists and other specialty polymers for the electronics industry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Solketal Methacrylate
CAS No.	7098-80-8
Molecular Formula	C10H16O5
Molecular Weight	216.23 g/mol
Synonyms	1,2-Isopropylidene glyceryl methacrylate; (2,2-Dimethyl-1,3-dioxolan-4-yl)methyl methacrylate; Glycerol 1,2-acetonide methacrylate; Solketal methacrylic ester; 2,2-Dimethyl-4-(hydroxymethyl)-1,3-dioxolane methacrylate; 4-(Methacryloyloxymethyl)-2,2-dimethyl-1,3-dioxolane; GMA acetonide
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Quality Control

Our Solketal Methacrylate is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay by GC or HPLC, identity confirmation (IR, NMR), and impurity profiling to ensure high purity and consistency. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment. We adhere to cGMP principles where applicable to support our customers in regulated industries.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at temperatures between 2°C and 8°C (refrigerated) or as specified on the label. This product is light-sensitive (store away from light) and easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere). Keep away from strong acids, bases, and oxidizing agents. Allow the container to reach ambient temperature before opening to prevent moisture condensation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Acid Value	≤ 1.0 mg KOH/g
Inhibitor (MEHQ)	50 - 250 ppm

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