Description

(5-Ethyl-2,2-Dimethyl-1,3-Dioxan-5-Yl)Methyl Acrylate is a specialized acrylate monomer featuring a cyclic acetal-protected diol structure, offering unique reactivity and stability profiles for advanced polymer synthesis. This compound is valued for its ability to introduce functional, hydrolytically cleavable pendant groups into polymer backbones, enabling the creation of materials with tailored degradation rates and surface properties. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and formulators in the pharmaceutical, biomedical engineering, and specialty coatings sectors for developing advanced drug delivery systems, bioresorbable materials, and high-performance functional polymers.

Application

• Functional Monomer for Biomedical Polymers: A key building block for synthesizing hydrogels, micelles, and nanoparticles with hydrolytically labile linkages for controlled drug release.
• Crosslinking Agent for Specialty Resins: Used in UV-curable or thermal-curing systems to create coatings, adhesives, and inks with enhanced toughness and controlled chemical resistance.
• Precursor for Polymer Modification: Enables the introduction of reactive hydroxyl groups onto polymer chains after deprotection, facilitating further bioconjugation or chemical grafting.
• Research & Development: Serves as a critical intermediate in academic and industrial R&D for exploring novel biodegradable and stimuli-responsive polymeric materials.
• Dental and Orthopedic Materials: Potential use in formulating biocompatible resins for dental composites or bone cement with modified degradation profiles.

Basic Information

Product Name	(5-Ethyl-2,2-Dimethyl-1,3-Dioxan-5-Yl)Methyl Acrylate
CAS No.	85269-34-7
Molecular Formula	C12H20O4
Molecular Weight	228.29 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Propenoic acid, (5-ethyl-2,2-dimethyl-1,3-dioxan-5-yl)methyl ester; Acrylic acid, (5-ethyl-2,2-dimethyl-1,3-dioxan-5-yl)methyl ester; 5-Hydroxymethyl-5-ethyl-2,2-dimethyl-1,3-dioxane acrylate; Acrylate of 5-ethyl-5-(hydroxymethyl)-2,2-dimethyl-1,3-dioxane; GDMA analogue (protected glycol dimethacrylate); Cyclic acetal-protected acrylate monomer
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Quality Control

Every batch of (5-Ethyl-2,2-Dimethyl-1,3-Dioxan-5-Yl)Methyl Acrylate is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data including purity (assay) by GC or HPLC, identity confirmation by FT-IR and NMR, and limits for key impurities such as inhibitors and moisture. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is supplied with each shipment. Our quality protocols are designed to meet the stringent requirements of research and pharmaceutical intermediate applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated place at temperatures between 2°C and 8°C (refrigerated) or as specified on the label to maximize shelf-life and minimize polymerization risk. This material is easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere) and highly volatile. Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Inhibitor (MEHQ)	50 - 250 ppm
Specific Gravity (20°C)	1.04 - 1.08
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.450 - 1.460

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