Description

(Adamantan-1-yloxy)methyl methacrylate is a specialized methacrylate monomer functionalized with a bulky, lipophilic adamantyloxy group. This unique structure is engineered to impart exceptional properties, such as enhanced hydrophobicity, thermal stability, and rigidity, to the resulting polymers. It is a critical building block for advanced material scientists and R&D professionals in the polymer, photoresist, and specialty coating industries seeking to develop high-performance materials.

Application

• Advanced Photoresist Formulations: As a key monomer for chemically amplified resists (CARs) used in semiconductor lithography (e.g., EUV, 193nm), providing etch resistance and improved line-edge roughness.
• High-Performance Polymer Synthesis: For creating specialty acrylic and methacrylic copolymers with tailored glass transition temperatures (Tg), mechanical strength, and chemical resistance.
• Hydrophobic & Low-Surface-Energy Coatings: Imparts water-repellent and anti-fouling properties to coatings for automotive, aerospace, and marine applications.
• Biomedical Material Modifications: Used to functionalize polymer surfaces for medical devices or drug delivery systems to enhance biocompatibility and control surface interactions.
• Optical Materials and Adhesives: Contributes to the development of polymers with specific refractive indices and clarity for lenses, optical fibers, and adhesives.
• Lithographic Printing Plates: Serves as a component in photosensitive layers for high-resolution printing plates.

Basic Information

Product Name	(Adamantan-1-yloxy)methyl methacrylate
CAS No.	863198-25-8
Molecular Formula	C15H22O3
Molecular Weight	250.33 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Adamantyloxymethyl methacrylate; Methacrylic acid (adamantan-1-yloxy)methyl ester; 2-Methyl-2-propenoic acid (1-adamantyloxy)methyl ester; Adamantyloxymethyl methacrylate; ADMA; (1-Adamantyloxy)methyl methacrylate
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Quality Control

Every batch of (Adamantan-1-yloxy)methyl methacrylate is manufactured and tested under strict quality management systems to ensure consistent purity and performance. Our products undergo rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and FTIR, to meet exacting customer specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at temperatures between 2°C and 8°C (refrigerated) or as specified on the label. Keep away from strong acids, bases, and oxidizing agents. For long-term storage under inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon), please contact our technical team for specific recommendations.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Inhibitor (MEHQ)	50 - 250 ppm

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