Description

3,3,5-Trimethylcyclohexyl Acrylate is a specialized acrylate monomer featuring a bulky, sterically hindered cyclohexyl group. This structure is critical for modifying polymer properties, offering enhanced UV stability, reduced volatility, and improved flexibility in the final polymer matrix. It is an essential raw material for R&D chemists and production engineers in the coatings, adhesives, and specialty polymer industries seeking to develop high-performance materials.

Application

• UV-Curable Coatings & Inks: Imparts excellent weatherability, flexibility, and adhesion to metal, plastic, and wood substrates.
• Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives (PSAs): Used as a modifying monomer to adjust tack, peel strength, and shear resistance.
• Specialty Acrylic Polymers: Serves as a co-monomer to create polymers with low shrinkage, high transparency, and chemical resistance.
• Fiber Optic Coatings: Contributes to the production of protective primary and secondary coatings with superior mechanical and environmental protection.
• Photoresists & Electronic Materials: Utilized in formulations for semiconductor manufacturing due to its reactive functionality and purity.
• Synthetic Lubricants & Additives: Acts as a precursor for esters used in high-performance lubricant formulations.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	3,3,5-Trimethylcyclohexyl Acrylate
CAS No.	86178-38-3
Molecular Formula	C12H20O2
Molecular Weight	196.29 g/mol
Synonyms	3,3,5-Trimethylcyclohexyl 2-propenoate; Acrylic Acid 3,3,5-Trimethylcyclohexyl Ester; TMCHA; Trimethylcyclohexyl Acrylate; 2-Propenoic Acid, 3,3,5-Trimethylcyclohexyl Ester; NSC 33203
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Quality Control

Every batch of our 3,3,5-Trimethylcyclohexyl Acrylate is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. We ensure high purity and consistency through advanced analytical techniques including Gas Chromatography (GC) and Infrared Spectroscopy (IR). A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee it meets your specific application requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Due to its highly volatile and light-sensitive nature, we recommend storage at temperatures between 2°C and 8°C (under refrigeration) for long-term stability. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0 %
Color (APHA)	≤ 50
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1 %
Inhibitor (MEHQ)	100 - 200 ppm

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