Description

2-Methyldecyl Methacrylate is a specialty methacrylate monomer characterized by its long, branched alkyl chain. This unique structure is crucial for imparting specific performance characteristics to polymers, such as enhanced hydrophobicity, flexibility, and low-temperature properties. It is primarily sought after by formulators and polymer chemists in the coatings, adhesives, and advanced materials industries for developing high-performance acrylic resins.

Application

• High-Performance Acrylic Coatings: Used as a co-monomer to improve water resistance, flexibility, and durability in industrial, automotive, and marine coatings.
• Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives (PSAs): Imparts tack and peel properties while enhancing compatibility and lowering the glass transition temperature (Tg) of adhesive formulations.
• Specialty Acrylic Polymers: Serves as a key building block for copolymers requiring specific solubility, plasticization, or surface-modifying characteristics.
• Lubricant and Fuel Additives: Utilized in the synthesis of polymeric additives that improve viscosity index and dispersancy.
• UV-Curable Resins & Inks: Incorporated into formulations to modify cure speed, adhesion, and final film properties.
• Impact Modifiers: Enhances the toughness and low-temperature impact strength of engineering plastics like PVC and polycarbonate blends.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Methyldecyl Methacrylate
CAS No.	94158-94-8
Molecular Formula	C15H28O2
Molecular Weight	240.38 g/mol
Synonyms	Methacrylic Acid 2-Methyldecyl Ester; 2-Methyldecyl 2-Methylpropenoate; Iso-Undecyl Methacrylate (common industry name); C11 Branched Alkyl Methacrylate; Light Ester MMD; SR 313 (potential trade reference); 2-Methylpropenoic Acid 2-Methyldecyl Ester
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Quality Control

Our 2-Methyldecyl Methacrylate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including gas chromatography (GC) for purity and assay, to ensure consistency and compliance with agreed specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials such as strong acids and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C (59°F and 77°F). The product is light-sensitive and should be stored away from direct light exposure.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Color (APHA)	≤ 50
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Acid Value	≤ 0.5 mg KOH/g
Inhibitor (MEHQ)	50 - 100 ppm

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