Description

n-Methylol Methacrylamide is a versatile bifunctional monomer containing both a polymerizable methacryloyl group and a reactive N-methylol group. This unique structure makes it a critical crosslinking agent for enhancing the durability, chemical resistance, and thermal stability of polymer networks. It is essential for manufacturers in the coatings, adhesives, and textile finishing industries seeking to produce high-performance, crosslinked polymeric materials.

Application

• Crosslinking Agent for Acrylic Resins: Imparts superior hardness, solvent resistance, and weatherability to industrial and automotive coatings.
• Textile Finishing: Used in the production of durable-press and wash-and-wear fabrics, providing crease resistance and dimensional stability.
• Adhesive & Sealant Formulations: Enhances the cohesive strength, heat resistance, and durability of acrylic-based adhesives and sealants.
• Paper Coating Binders: Improves the wet-rub resistance, printability, and gloss of coated paper and paperboard.
• Photopolymer & Printing Plate Resins: Serves as a reactive monomer in UV-curable systems for printing plates and photoresists.
• Fiberglass Sizing: Acts as a coupling agent to improve the adhesion between glass fibers and polymer matrices in composites.
• Leather Finishing: Used in topcoat formulations to enhance the abrasion resistance and gloss of finished leather.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	n-Methylol Methacrylamide
CAS No.	923-02-4
Molecular Formula	C5H9NO2
Molecular Weight	115.13 g/mol
Synonyms	N-(Hydroxymethyl)methacrylamide; Methacryloylaminomethanol; N-Methacryloyloxymethylamine; N-Methylolmethacrylamide; MAM; NMMA; N-Methylol-2-methyl-2-propenamide; 2-Propenamide, N-(hydroxymethyl)-2-methyl-
EINECS	213-103-2

Quality Control

Our n-Methylol Methacrylamide is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure consistent purity and performance. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting assay, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your technical requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) to maintain optimal quality. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0 %
Melting Point	72 - 76 °C
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5 %
Methacrylic Acid	≤ 0.5 %

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