Description

2-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)Cyclohexyl Methacrylate is a specialized methacrylate monomer featuring a bulky, sterically hindered cyclohexyl substituent. This compound matters for its unique ability to impart high glass transition temperatures, excellent thermal stability, and low shrinkage to resulting polymers. It is primarily needed by manufacturers in the advanced polymer, specialty coatings, and photoresist industries seeking to engineer materials with enhanced performance characteristics.

Application

• As a key monomer for the synthesis of high-performance acrylic polymers with superior heat resistance.
• In the formulation of specialty coatings for automotive, aerospace, and industrial applications requiring durability.
• As a component in photoresists and photopolymer formulations for electronics and micro-lithography.
• For modifying polymer properties to achieve low polymerization shrinkage in dental composites and adhesives.
• In the production of optical lenses and films where clarity and thermal stability are critical.
• As a building block for pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSAs) with enhanced aging properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)Cyclohexyl Methacrylate
CAS No.	94134-45-9
Molecular Formula	C14H24O2
Molecular Weight	224.34 g/mol
Synonyms	tert-Butylcyclohexyl Methacrylate; TBCHMA; 2-tert-Butylcyclohexyl Methacrylate; 2-(tert-Butyl)cyclohexyl Methacrylate; 2-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)cyclohexyl 2-methylprop-2-enoate; Methacrylic Acid 2-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)cyclohexyl Ester; Cyclohexanol, 2-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-, methacrylate
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Quality Control

Our 2-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)Cyclohexyl Methacrylate is produced under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for purity, identity, and performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting these results are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Incompatible with strong acids and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Color (APHA)	≤ 50
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.