Description

Poly(Vinylbenzyl Chloride) is a reactive polymer featuring pendant benzyl chloride functional groups, making it a versatile intermediate for chemical modification. This material is crucial for introducing cationic or quaternary ammonium functionality into polymer backbones, enabling the creation of specialized ion-exchange resins and functional materials. It is primarily sought by manufacturers in the water treatment, pharmaceutical, and advanced materials sectors for synthesizing anion exchange resins, polymeric supports for catalysts, and functional membranes.

Application

• Anion Exchange Resin Precursor: The primary application is as a key starting material for the manufacture of strong base anion exchange resins used in water purification, demineralization, and wastewater treatment.
• Polymeric Support & Catalyst: Serves as a reactive scaffold for immobilizing enzymes, ligands, or catalysts, facilitating heterogeneous catalysis and separation processes.
• Functional Membrane Material: Used to develop charged membranes for electrodialysis, fuel cells, and other electrochemical applications requiring ion selectivity.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Employed in the synthesis of drug delivery systems and polymeric carriers where quaternary ammonium groups are required for bioactivity or binding.
• Surface Modification Agent: Applied to coat surfaces (e.g., silica, polymers) to introduce positive charges, altering wettability, adhesion, or anti-microbial properties.
• Research & Development: A valuable building block in academic and industrial R&D for creating novel functional polymers and studying polymerization kinetics.

Basic Information

Product Name	Poly(Vinylbenzyl Chloride)
CAS No.	9080-67-5
Molecular Formula	(C9H9Cl)n
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Poly(vinylbenzyl chloride); PVBC; Poly(chloromethylstyrene); Poly(styrene-co-vinylbenzyl chloride); Chloromethylated polystyrene; Reactive polystyrene; Vinylbenzyl chloride polymer; Benzyl chloride, polymer with ethenylbenzene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Poly(Vinylbenzyl Chloride) is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure consistent chlorine content, molecular weight distribution, and purity. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specifications and test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your application requirements.

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). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive). Minimize exposure to air and moisture to prevent hydrolysis of the reactive chloromethyl groups. Keep away from strong bases and nucleophiles.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white beads or powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Chlorine Content	Contact for details
Crosslinking Degree (DVB)	Contact for details
Particle Size Range	Contact for details
Moisture Content	< 1.0%

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