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NIPAM™ (N-Isopropyl acrylamide)

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NIPAM™ (N-Isopropyl acrylamide) exhibits distinctive solubility behaviors in water and is useful in introducing strong polar amide group into hydrophobic polymer by suspension polymerization or emulsion polymerization.

Chemical Name: N-Isopropylacrylamide

CAS Number: 2210-25-5

Chemical Family: Amides

Molecular Weight: 113.161 - 113.161 g/mol

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    Identification & Functionality

    Chemical Family
    Base Chemicals Functions
    Chemical formula
    C6H11NO
    CAS No.
    2210-25-5
    EC No.
    218-638-5
    Chemical Structure

    NIPAM™ (N-Isopropyl acrylamide) - Chemical Structure

    Features & Benefits

    Characteristics

    The NIPAMTM polymer water solution has a lower critical solution temperature (LCST) around 32°C. At this temperature or below, the polymer dissolves in water while it hardly dissolves in water at any temperature higher than that.

    Applications & Uses

    Applications
    • Water retention and absorbing agents
    • Temperature-sensitive thickeners
    • Tissue culture media
    • Cosmetic, pharmaceutical and medical materials
    • Adhesives

    Properties

    Physical Form
    Appearance
    White Flakes
    Insoluble in
    n-hexane
    Soluble in
    Water and Organic Solvents
    Typical Properties
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Molecular weight113.161
    Gravity0.89
    Boiling point (150mnHg)138.0
    Freezing point61.0
    Flash point (Cleveland)130.0
    Tg(Glass transition temp.)134.0

    Regulatory & Compliance

    Certifications & Compliance
    Chemical Inventories
    Regulatory and Compliance

    ENCS(JAPAN): 2-1015
    TSCA(US): Registered
    REACH(EU): Under registration

    Packaging & Availability

    Packaging Type
    Packing
    Corrugated cardboard carton 20 kg per polyethylene bag in carton