Description

1-Isopropylcyclohexyl Methacrylate is a specialized methacrylate monomer featuring a bulky, alicyclic isopropylcyclohexyl group. This structural feature is critical for imparting enhanced properties such as high refractive index, excellent thermal stability, and improved chemical resistance to resulting polymers. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and formulators in the advanced materials sector for developing high-performance optical resins, specialty coatings, and engineered plastics.

Application

• High-Refractive Index Optical Polymers: A key monomer for manufacturing lenses, optical fibers, and LED encapsulants requiring superior light transmission.
• Specialty Coatings & Inks: Used to formulate hard, scratch-resistant, and chemically durable coatings for automotive, electronics, and industrial applications.
• Engineered Thermoplastics & Composites: Serves as a co-monomer to enhance the heat distortion temperature and mechanical strength of engineering plastics.
• Adhesives & Sealants: Imparts low shrinkage and excellent adhesion to various substrates in UV-curable and structural adhesive systems.
• Dental & Biomedical Materials: Utilized in the development of biocompatible resins for dental restoratives and other medical devices.
• Photoresists & Electronic Materials: Applied in the synthesis of polymers for advanced photoresists used in semiconductor manufacturing.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Isopropylcyclohexyl Methacrylate
CAS No.	811440-77-4
Molecular Formula	C13H22O2
Molecular Weight	210.31 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Isopropylcyclohexyl methacrylate; Methacrylic acid 1-isopropylcyclohexyl ester; (1-Isopropylcyclohexyl) 2-methylprop-2-enoate; Isopropylcyclohexyl methacrylate; ICHMA; 1-(1-Methylethyl)cyclohexyl methacrylate; 2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, 1-(1-methylethyl)cyclohexyl ester
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Quality Control

Our 1-Isopropylcyclohexyl Methacrylate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to ensure high purity and consistency suitable for demanding R&D and industrial applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

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 sources and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents and initiators. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere to maintain monomer integrity.

Specification

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

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