Methacryloxyethyltrimethyl ammonium chloride

Key Chemical Information

• Chemical Name: Methacryloxyethyltrimethyl Ammonium Chloride

• CAS Number: 5039-78-1

• Chemical Type: Cationic methacrylate monomer

• Functional Groups: Methacrylate ester, quaternary ammonium salt

• Solubility: Soluble in water and polar solvents

• Polymerization: Free-radical polymerization compatible

  
  

Key Features & Advantages

• Permanent cationic charge for strong adsorption to negatively charged surfaces

• Excellent water solubility and formulation flexibility

• High reactivity in copolymerization systems

• Improves antistatic, antimicrobial, and conditioning properties

• Compatible with a wide range of acrylic and methacrylic monomers

  
  

Applications & Uses

1. Water Treatment Chemical

Used in the production of cationic flocculants and coagulant aids, enhancing solid-liquid separation, sludge dewatering, and turbidity removal.

2. Paper & Pulp Industry

Improves retention, drainage, and paper strength when used in cationic polymer additives and surface treatments.

3. Textile & Fiber Processing

Applied in antistatic agents, dye-fixing polymers, and fabric finishing, improving dye uptake and wash fastness.

4. Personal Care & Cosmetics

Used to synthesize conditioning polymers for hair care and skin care formulations, offering softness, smoothness, and improved manageability.

5. Coatings & Adhesives

Enhances adhesion, dispersion stability, and surface interaction in water-based coatings and specialty adhesive systems.

6. Specialty Polymer Synthesis

Widely used in functional copolymers, hydrogels, and smart materials requiring controlled ionic behavior.

Packaging & Storage

• Packaging: Drums or IBC tanks (custom packaging available upon request)

• Storage: Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area

• Shelf Life: Typically stable under recommended storage conditions

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is Methacryloxyethyltrimethyl ammonium chloride mainly used for?

It is primarily used as a cationic monomer to produce polymers for water treatment, papermaking, textiles, personal care products, and specialty chemical applications.

Is this product water-soluble?

Yes. Methacryloxyethyltrimethyl ammonium chloride is highly soluble in water, making it suitable for aqueous polymer systems.

Can it be copolymerized with other monomers?

Yes. It is commonly copolymerized with acrylamide, acrylic acid, methacrylic acid, and other methacrylates using free-radical polymerization.

Does it provide antistatic or conditioning properties?

Yes. Due to its quaternary ammonium structure, it offers excellent antistatic, conditioning, and surface-active properties.

Is it suitable for industrial-scale polymer production?

Yes. This monomer is widely used in industrial polymer synthesis and can be supplied in bulk quantities.

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