Description

n-Isohexadecylacrylamide is a high-purity specialty acrylamide monomer featuring a long, branched isohexadecyl chain. This structural characteristic is crucial for modifying polymer properties, particularly enhancing hydrophobicity, improving solubility in organic media, and increasing the glass transition temperature (Tg) of resulting copolymers. It is an essential building block for R&D chemists and formulators in the polymer and advanced materials sectors seeking to tailor material performance for demanding applications.

Application

• Hydrophobic Polymer Modification: As a comonomer to introduce hydrophobic character into acrylic, vinyl, or styrenic polymers for coatings, adhesives, and sealants.
• Specialty Acrylic Resins: Synthesis of high-performance acrylic resins with enhanced chemical resistance and lower water absorption for industrial and automotive coatings.
• Rheology Modifiers and Thickeners: Key monomer in the production of associative thickeners (HASE, HEUR types) for waterborne paint and coating formulations.
• Lubricant and Fuel Additives: Intermediate for creating polymeric dispersants and viscosity index improvers that perform in non-polar environments.
• Personal Care Polymers: Used in the synthesis of film-forming agents, hair fixatives, and water-resistant ingredients in cosmetic products.
• Oilfield Chemicals: Component in polymers designed for enhanced oil recovery (EOR), drilling fluids, and friction reducers.
• Adhesive and Sealant Formulations: Imparts flexibility, adhesion, and durability in pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSAs) and construction sealants.
• Academic and Industrial R&D: Serves as a valuable research chemical for developing novel polymeric materials with specific surface and mechanical properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	n-Isohexadecylacrylamide
CAS No.	93858-85-6
Molecular Formula	C19H37NO
Molecular Weight	295.51 g/mol
Synonyms	N-(Isohexadecyl)acrylamide; Acrylamide, N-(isohexadecyl)-; 16-Methylpentadecylacrylamide; N-(16-Methylpentadecyl)acrylamide; Isohexadecyl acrylamide; Acrylic acid isohexadecylamide; N-Isohexadecyl-2-propenamide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our n-Isohexadecylacrylamide is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets exacting specifications for monomer reactivity and impurity profiles. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, assay, and relevant physical properties is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency for your polymerization processes.

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). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) to prevent potential oxidation or moisture uptake.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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