Description

2-Methyldecyl Acrylate is a specialized long-chain alkyl acrylate monomer, a key building block in advanced polymer synthesis. This compound is valued for its ability to impart low-temperature flexibility, hydrophobicity, and enhanced durability to acrylic polymers and copolymers. It is essential for formulators and manufacturers in the coatings, adhesives, and specialty plastics industries seeking to develop high-performance materials with specific functional properties.

Application

• Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives (PSAs): Imparts excellent tack, peel strength, and low-temperature performance to acrylic adhesive formulations.
• High-Performance Coatings: Used as a co-monomer to enhance flexibility, water resistance, and weatherability in industrial, automotive, and architectural coatings.
• Specialty Acrylic Polymers: Serves as a modifier to create polymers with tailored glass transition temperatures (Tg) and improved compatibility with oils and plasticizers.
• Textile and Leather Finishes: Incorporated into polymer emulsions to provide durable, soft-hand finishes with water and stain repellency.
• UV-Curable Resins & Inks: Acts as a reactive diluent or functional monomer to adjust viscosity and final film properties in radiation-curable systems.
• Oil & Gas Additives: Utilized in the synthesis of polymers for applications such as viscosity modifiers and pour-point depressants.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	2-Methyldecyl Acrylate
CAS No.	93804-47-8
Molecular Formula	C₁₄H₂₆O₂
Molecular Weight	226.36 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methyldecyl 2-Propenoate; Acrylic Acid 2-Methyldecyl Ester; Iso-Undecyl Acrylate; 2-Propenoic Acid, 2-Methyldecyl Ester; Methyldecyl Acrylate; C11 Branched Alkyl Acrylate
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Quality Control

Our 2-Methyldecyl Acrylate is produced under a stringent quality management system. Each batch is analyzed to ensure it meets precise specifications for purity, identity, and performance-critical parameters. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting assay, impurity profile, and physical properties are available for every shipment to guarantee consistency and support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizers and bases. Recommended storage temperature is 15-25°C. To maintain optimal quality and inhibit premature polymerization, store under an inert atmosphere if the container is opened frequently.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Color (APHA)	≤ 50
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Acidity (as Acrylic Acid)	≤ 0.1%
Inhibitor (MEHQ)	50 - 150 ppm

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