Description

Raft Polymerization Agent CAS NO 864066-74-0 is a specialized chemical compound designed as a highly efficient chain transfer agent for Reversible Addition-Fragmentation Chain Transfer (RAFT) polymerization. This agent is critical for achieving precise control over polymer molecular weight, distribution, and architecture, enabling the synthesis of advanced polymeric materials. It is an essential component for R&D chemists and production engineers in the polymer, specialty chemical, and advanced materials sectors seeking to develop next-generation products with tailored properties.

Application

• Controlled Radical Polymerization (RAFT): As the core agent for mediating RAFT polymerization to produce polymers with low polydispersity and complex architectures like block, star, and gradient copolymers.
• Advanced Material Synthesis: For creating precisely engineered polymers used in drug delivery systems, nanotechnology, and responsive hydrogels.
• Surface Modification & Coatings: Enabling the grafting of polymer brushes onto surfaces for applications in antifouling coatings, sensors, and biocompatible materials.
• Adhesive & Sealant Formulation: Facilitating the development of high-performance adhesives and sealants with enhanced mechanical and thermal properties.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A fundamental reagent for research laboratories and pilot plants exploring new polymer functionalities and synthesis pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	Raft Polymerization Agent
CAS No.	864066-74-0
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	RAFT Agent; RAFT Chain Transfer Agent; Reversible Addition-Fragmentation Chain Transfer Agent; Dithiobenzoate RAFT Agent; Thiocarbonylthio Compound; Polymerization Mediator; Controlled Radical Polymerization Agent; Z-group RAFT Agent
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Quality Control

Our Raft Polymerization Agent is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity, which is critical for reproducible polymerization kinetics. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to verify identity and potency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, assay, 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). Due to its light-sensitive nature, handling should be conducted under subdued light or in amber glass containers to maintain stability and efficacy.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Specification available upon request
Identification (IR)	Specification available upon request
Purity (HPLC)	Specification available upon request
Assay	Specification available upon request
Moisture Content	Specification available upon request

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