Description

Isohexadecyl Acrylate is a high-purity, long-chain alkyl acrylate monomer essential for imparting flexibility, hydrophobicity, and low-temperature performance to polymer systems. Its value lies in its ability to modify the physical properties of acrylic polymers, making them more durable and versatile for demanding applications. This product is primarily needed by formulators and manufacturers in the adhesives, coatings, and personal care industries seeking to enhance product performance.

Application

• Adhesive Formulation: Key monomer for pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSAs) and sealants, improving tack, peel strength, and low-temperature flexibility.
• Coatings & Paints: Used in UV-curable and radiation-curable coatings, floor polishes, and industrial finishes to enhance water resistance, gloss, and weatherability.
• Personal Care Polymers: Serves as a building block for film-forming agents in hair sprays, sunscreens, and nail polishes, providing water resistance and a smooth feel.
• Textile & Leather Finishes: Imparts softness, water repellency, and durability to fabric coatings and leather treatments.
• Plastic Additives: Acts as an internal plasticizer or comonomer to modify the flexibility and impact resistance of acrylic and other thermoplastic resins.
• Specialty Lubricants & Greases: Utilized in the synthesis of polymeric thickeners and viscosity index improvers for high-performance lubricants.

Basic Information

Product Name	Isohexadecyl Acrylate
CAS No.	93841-47-5
Molecular Formula	C19H36O2
Molecular Weight	296.49 g/mol
Synonyms	Isohexadecyl 2-propenoate; Acrylic Acid Isohexadecyl Ester; 2-Propenoic Acid, Isohexadecyl Ester; Iso-Cetyl Acrylate; 3,5,5-Trimethylhexyl Acrylate (common isomer); C16 Acrylate; Aronix M-160 (trade name); Viscoat 160 (trade name)
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Quality Control

Our Isohexadecyl Acrylate is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including gas chromatography (GC) for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets precise specifications for monomer content and impurity profiles. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all test results 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, well-ventilated area at temperatures between 15-25°C (59-77°F). This product is easily oxidized and should be stored under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) when in partially filled containers. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. For long-term storage, the use of a polymerization inhibitor is recommended.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0 %
Color (APHA)	≤ 50
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1 %
Acidity (as Acrylic Acid)	≤ 0.1 %
Inhibitor (MEHQ)	50 - 100 ppm

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