Description

α-Bromo-tert-Butyl Acrylate, 95% is a specialized acrylate monomer featuring a bromine substituent on the alpha carbon. This compound is valued for its dual functionality, serving as a reactive building block in polymer synthesis and as an intermediate in fine chemical manufacturing. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process engineers in the polymer, pharmaceutical, and specialty chemical industries for developing advanced materials with tailored properties.

Application

• Polymer Modification Agent: Used to introduce bromine functionality into polymer backbones, enhancing flame retardancy and enabling further chemical modifications.
• Controlled Radical Polymerization: Acts as an effective initiator or chain transfer agent in Atom Transfer Radical Polymerization (ATRP) and other reversible-deactivation radical polymerization techniques.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the multi-step synthesis of complex active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other bioactive molecules.
• Crosslinking Monomer: Incorporated into acrylic copolymers to introduce crosslinkable sites, improving the thermal and mechanical stability of coatings, adhesives, and elastomers.
• Surface Functionalization: Utilized to graft functional polymer brushes onto material surfaces, altering surface energy, biocompatibility, or adhesion properties.
• Specialty Chemical Synthesis: Employed as a versatile electrophile in organic synthesis to construct complex molecular architectures for agrochemicals and performance chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	α-Bromo-tert-Butyl Acrylate, 95%
CAS No.	79762-78-0
Molecular Formula	C7H11BrO2
Molecular Weight	207.07 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Bromo-2-methylpropyl acrylate; tert-Butyl α-bromoacrylate; 2-Bromo-2-methylpropyl propenoate; α-Bromotert-butyl acrylate; Acrylic acid, 2-bromo-2-methylpropyl ester; 2-Methyl-2-bromopropyl acrylate; (2-Bromo-2-methylpropoxy)carbonyl)ethene
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Quality Control

Our α-Bromo-tert-Butyl Acrylate, 95% is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency meet the defined specifications. We provide full traceability and support our customers with detailed Certificates of Analysis (COA) for quality assurance and regulatory compliance.

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. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in amber glass or opaque packaging during storage.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (GC/HPLC)	Reported on COA

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