Description

Oxiranylmethyl Acetoacetate is a versatile, high-purity bifunctional monomer that combines the reactivity of an epoxide group with an acetoacetate ester. This unique structure makes it a critical intermediate for synthesizing advanced polymers with tailored properties, such as enhanced cross-linking density, adhesion, and chemical resistance. It is essential for manufacturers in the coatings, adhesives, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop high-performance, environmentally compliant formulations.

Application

• UV-Curable Coatings & Inks: Acts as a reactive diluent and cross-linking agent, contributing to fast cure speeds, high gloss, and excellent surface hardness.
• Epoxy Resin Modifiers: Used to introduce flexible acetoacetate side chains into epoxy networks, improving toughness and impact resistance.
• Acetoacetylated Polymers: Serves as a key building block for producing acetoacetate-functional resins, which are precursors for ambient-cure coatings and adhesives.
• Adhesive Formulations: Enhances adhesion to difficult substrates and provides improved thermal and chemical stability in structural and industrial adhesives.
• Polymer Cross-Linking: Utilized in cross-linking reactions with diamines or polyols to create dense, durable polymer networks.
• Specialty Chemical Synthesis: An important intermediate for pharmaceutical agrochemicals and other fine chemicals requiring epoxide or β-ketoester functionality.

Basic Information

Product Name	Oxiranylmethyl Acetoacetate
CAS No.	84643-60-7
Molecular Formula	C8H10O5
Molecular Weight	186.16 g/mol
Synonyms	Glycidyl Acetoacetate; Acetoacetic Acid Glycidyl Ester; 2-Oxiran-2-ylmethyl 3-oxobutanoate; 3-Oxobutanoyloxymethyloxirane; Acetoacetoxy Methyl Glycidyl Ether; GAA; Glycidyl 3-oxobutanoate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of Oxiranylmethyl Acetoacetate is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. We ensure compliance with relevant industry standards and provide comprehensive batch documentation. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

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). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric humidity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Epoxide Value	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Specific Gravity (20°C)	Contact for details
Refractive Index (20°C)	Contact for details

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