Description

2-Carboxypropyl Methacrylate is a specialized methacrylic acid derivative featuring a carboxylic acid functional group. This bifunctional monomer is valued for its ability to introduce both polymerizable methacrylate groups and reactive carboxyl sites into polymer chains, enabling advanced material design. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and formulators in the production of high-performance coatings, adhesives, and specialty polymers requiring enhanced adhesion, crosslinking capability, or water solubility.

Application

• Crosslinking Agent in thermosetting acrylic resins for automotive and industrial coatings.
• Adhesion Promoter in pressure-sensitive adhesives and primers for difficult-to-bond substrates.
• Functional Monomer for synthesizing water-soluble or dispersible polymers.
• Dental & Biomedical Materials component for creating biocompatible, crosslinkable polymers.
• Photoresist & Electronic Chemicals for formulating advanced photopolymers in microelectronics.
• Textile & Leather Finishes to impart durable, functional properties to fibers and coatings.
• Ion-Exchange Resins precursor for resins with specific metal-binding capacities.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Carboxypropyl Methacrylate
CAS No.	73850-50-7
Molecular Formula	C8H12O4
Molecular Weight	172.18 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Carboxypropyl 2-methylacrylate; Methacrylic Acid 2-Carboxypropyl Ester; β-Carboxypropyl Methacrylate; 2-(Methacryloyloxy)succinic Acid (partial structure); 3-(Methacryloyloxy)-2-methylpropanoic Acid; MAA-CP; CPMA; Contact for additional trade names.
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Carboxypropyl Methacrylate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay by titration or HPLC and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets precise specifications for polymerization-grade monomers. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and key physical parameters is provided with every shipment to guarantee batch-to-batch consistency and performance reliability.

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 sources and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents, bases, and amines. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere to minimize potential polymerization.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC/Titration)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Acid Value	Contact for details
Inhibitor (MEHQ)	50-250 ppm

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