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Gelest SIM6487.4

Gelest METHACRYLOXYPROPYLTRIMETHOXYSILANE (SIM6487.4) has slower hydrolysis rate than methacryloxymethyltrimethoxysilane. This product functions as an adhesion promoter and coupling agent.

Chemical Family: Methacrylates, Silanes

Functions: Adhesion Promoter, Coupling Agent

Compatible Polymers & Resins: Acrylics, Parylene, Polyesters, Polypropylenes (PP), Polystyrenes (PS), Silicones, Unsaturated Polyester (UPE)

Features: Radiation Curable

Synonyms: (3-Methacryloxypropyl)trimethoxysilane, (γ-Methacryloxypropyl)trimethoxysilane, [γ-(Methacryloyloxy)propyl]trimethoxysilane, 2-Methyl-2-propenoic acid 3-(trimethoxysilyl)propyl ester, 3-(Methylacryloxy)propyltrimethoxysilane, 3-(Trimethoxysilyl)propyl methacrylate, 3-(Trimethyoxysilyl)propyl methacrylate, 3-Methacryloxypropyltrimethoxisilane, 3-Methacryloyloxypropyltrimethoxysilane, 3-Trimethoxysilylpropyl 2-methylprop-2-enoate, Methacryloyloxypropyltrimethoxysilane, NSC 93591, Trimethoxy(3-methacryloxypropyl)silane, Trimethoxy(3-methacryloyloxypropyl)silane, γ-Methacryloxy propyl trimethoxyl silane

Safety Data Sheet

Knowde Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
CASE Ingredients Functions
Composite Materials Functions
Plastics & Elastomers Functions
Molecular formula
C₁₀H₂₀O₅Si
Chemical Structure

Features & Benefits

CASE Ingredients Features
Features
  • Analog of (3-acryloxypropyl)trimethoxysilane (SIA0200.0)
  • Slower hydrolysis rate than methacryloxymethyltrimethoxysilane
  • Comonomer for free-radical polymerizaiton
  • Determined by TGA a 25% weight loss of dried hydrolysates at 395°
  • Inhibited with MEHQ, HQ

Applications & Uses

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Applications
  • Widely used coupling agent for unsaturated polyester-fiberglass composites.
  • Copolymerized with styrene in formation of sol-gel composites.
  • Employed in dental polymer composites.
  • Coupling agent for radical cure polymer systems and UV cure system
  • Used in microparticle surface modification and dental polymer composites

Properties

Physical Form
Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Boiling Point (at 1 mmHg)78 - 81°C
Melting Point-48.0°C
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Molecular Weight248.35g/mol
Purity0.97
Density (at 20°C)1.045g/ml
Refractive Index (at 20°C)1.431
Hydrolytic Sensitivity7 (Reacts slowly with moisture/water)
Flash Point108.0°C
Specific Wetting Surface Area314.0m²/g
Viscosity (at 25°C)2.0cSt
Primary Irritation Index1.19

Regulatory & Compliance

Packaging & Availability

Standard Packaging
  • 100 g
  • 2 kg
  • 18 kg
  • 180 kg