Description

17-Hydroxy-3,6,9,12,15-Pentaoxaheptadecyl Acrylate is a specialized acrylate monomer featuring a hydrophilic polyethylene glycol (PEG) spacer chain terminated with a hydroxyl group. This unique bifunctional structure is critical for synthesizing advanced polymers with tailored hydrophilicity, flexibility, and reactivity. It is essential for formulators and R&D chemists seeking to modify surface properties, enhance biocompatibility, or create cross-linkable materials. Primary demand originates from the photopolymer, biomedical device, and specialty adhesive industries.

Application

• Photopolymer & UV-Curable Systems: Key monomer for formulating hydrophilic, flexible, and low-shrinkage coatings, inks, and 3D printing resins.
• Biomedical & Hydrogel Synthesis: Used to create biocompatible, water-swellable hydrogels for contact lenses, wound dressings, and drug delivery matrices.
• Surface Modifiers & Additives: Imparts permanent hydrophilicity and anti-fog properties to plastic films, lenses, and medical device surfaces.
• Reactive Diluents & Cross-linkers: Serves as a low-viscosity, polymerizable diluent and cross-linking agent in acrylic adhesive and sealant formulations.
• Dendrimer & Hyperbranched Polymer Building Block: A valuable precursor for constructing complex macromolecular architectures with precise functionality.
• Lithographic Materials: Employed in the development of advanced photoresists for microelectronics and display technologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	17-Hydroxy-3,6,9,12,15-Pentaoxaheptadecyl Acrylate
CAS No.	77573-84-3
Molecular Formula	C17H30O9
Molecular Weight	378.42 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Propenoic acid, 2-hydroxy-3,6,9,12,15-pentaoxaheptadec-17-yl ester; Acrylic acid, 17-hydroxy-3,6,9,12,15-pentaoxaheptadecyl ester; PEG-6 Hydroxyethyl Acrylate; 17-Hydroxy-3,6,9,12,15-pentaoxaheptadecan-1-yl acrylate; Hydroxy PEG Acrylate; HE-PEGA; Poly(ethylene glycol) methyl ether acrylate, hydroxyl-terminated; Acrylate-PEG-OH
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Quality Control

Our 17-Hydroxy-3,6,9,12,15-Pentaoxaheptadecyl Acrylate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including assay, identity confirmation, and impurity profiling, to ensure high purity and consistent performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for purity, water content, and inhibitor levels are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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). To maintain product integrity and prevent premature polymerization, keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Use appropriate inhibitor levels 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%
Inhibitor (MEHQ)	200 - 500 ppm
Acid Value	≤ 1.0 mg KOH/g
Color (APHA)	≤ 100

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