
An Overview of Octyl Acrylamide
Tertiary Octyl acrylamide by Vinati Organics is a chemical compound that is majorly used to provide stability and strength, it is used as a copolymer to improve the strength and performance of polymers. The molecular formula of this compound is C11H21NO and has a CAS number 4223-03-4.
Properties of TOA:
CAS No: | 4223-03-4 |
Chemical Name: | N-TERT-OCTYLACRYLAMIDE |
Form: | Powder |
Colour: | White |
Odour: | Characteristic |
pH value: | NA |
Melting Point: | 63.5 C |
Boiling Point: | > 300 C |
Density: | 0.867±0.06 g/cm3 |
Molecular Formula: | C11H21NO |
Formula Weight: | 183.29 |
Synonyms: TOA; Octylacrylamide; T-OCTYLACRYLAMIDE; tert-Octylacrylamide; N-TERT-OCTYLACRYLAMIDE; TERTIARY-OCTYL ACRYLAMIDE; N-TERTIARY OCTYL ACRYLAMIDE (TOA); Acrylamide, N-(5,5-dimethylhexyl)-; N-(1,1,3,3-Tetramethylbutyl)acrylamide; N-(1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl)-Acrylamide.
The manufacturing process of TOA
Tertiary Octyl Acrylamide is commonly produced in the industry by the addition of acrylonitrile and di-isobutylene in an acidic environment.
Industry Uses and Applications:
Tertiary Octyl Acrylamide is a monomer that can be polymerized with other comonomers to yield polymers with varying applications. They work as intermediates in
the production of various other compounds In addition to these, n-TOA (CAS No. 4223-03-4) has diverse applications. Some of them include: