Is n-Butyl Methacrylate the same as n-Butyl Acrylate?

No. They are different acrylic-family monomers and do not create the same polymer balance. The choice between them should follow the intended copolymer composition, polymerisation process and final binder requirement.

Is n-BMA used as a finished coating ingredient?

No. n-BMA is a reactive monomer used during acrylic-polymer manufacture. It is evaluated in the selected monomer recipe before the resulting polymer is formulated into a coating, ink or adhesive system.

What should be confirmed before n-BMA is charged to production?

Confirm assay, water, inhibitor type or level, packing and the expected storage period. Review the offered batch COA against the agreed requirement before the monomer enters the polymerisation process.

n-Butyl Methacrylate (n-BMA) CAS 97-88-1

n-Butyl Methacrylate (n-BMA), CAS 97-88-1, also known as butyl methacrylate or methacrylic acid n-butyl ester, is a methacrylate monomer for acrylic polymer resins used in industrial coatings, printing inks and adhesive systems. Methyl Methacrylate is a related methacrylate monomer with a different polymer-property profile. It is selected during polymer manufacture according to the co-monomers, intended binder and inhibitor condition. COA, TDS and SDS are available for the offered batch; assay, water, inhibitor level and packing are confirmed for the intended process.

CAS: 97-88-1
Synonyms: Butyl Methacrylate; Methacrylic Acid n-Butyl Ester; Butyl 2-Methyl-2-Propenoate; n-BMA
Einecs: 202-615-1
Molecular Formula: C8H14O2
Grade: Industrial Monomer Grade; inhibitor level as specified
Package: 180 kg steel drums; 900 kg IBCs / ISO tank
Appearance: Clear, colorless liquid
Assay: ≥99.5%
Water: ≤0.10%
Inhibitor (MEHQ): As agreed

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Product Description

1 Product Introduction

2 Applications

3 Material Confirmation for an Order

Product Introduction

n-Butyl Methacrylate (n-BMA) (CAS 97-88-1) is a liquid methacrylate monomer for acrylic and methacrylic resin manufacture. The listed material is used in coating, ink and adhesive polymer systems where n-BMA is the specified comonomer. It is not n-Butyl Acrylate, and it is not a pre-polymer or finished resin solution.

Applications

Acrylic and methacrylic resin manufacture for industrial coatings
Printing-ink and pigment-binder polymer systems
Adhesive and sealant copolymers using a named methacrylate component
Solution, suspension or emulsion polymerization routes requiring n-BMA identity

Material Confirmation for an Order

The order specification confirms the required identity as n-butyl methacrylate, then the agreed assay, inhibitor system, colour, water and acid-value limits for the polymer route. A batch COA, supported by the applicable TDS and SDS, is available for the quoted monomer. Packaging and quantity are selected against the handling requirement rather than treated as a generic solvent order.

For related acrylate and methacrylate monomer pages, compare n-Butyl Acrylate, Methyl Methacrylate, and Ethyl Methacrylate.

FAQ - Technical & Supply Chain

Q:
Is n-Butyl Methacrylate the same as n-Butyl Acrylate?

A: No. They are different acrylic-family monomers and do not create the same polymer balance. The choice between them should follow the intended copolymer composition, polymerisation process and final binder requirement.
Q:
Is n-BMA used as a finished coating ingredient?

A: No. n-BMA is a reactive monomer used during acrylic-polymer manufacture. It is evaluated in the selected monomer recipe before the resulting polymer is formulated into a coating, ink or adhesive system.
Q:
What should be confirmed before n-BMA is charged to production?

A: Confirm assay, water, inhibitor type or level, packing and the expected storage period. Review the offered batch COA against the agreed requirement before the monomer enters the polymerisation process.

Ordering & Documentation

Key information for document requests, quotations, and supply planning.

Documents

COA, TDS, SDS/MSDS and packing details are available on request.

Quotation

Send the CAS number, grade, quantity, packing preference and destination.

Sample & Supply

Support is available for samples, trial orders, bulk and repeat supply.

Storage & Shipping

Product-specific conditions are confirmed before order.

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