Neopentyl Cyanoacrylate

 
 
 

This is a non-blooming solid CA; synthesis and characterisation have been decribed in US 5,175,337 (Three Bond Co. Ltd.) where its use as a novel hot melt has been suggested as well as its use in liquid mixtures with other CAs. It has reported superior thermal characteristics relative to ECA. Much application detail and advantages of use for this solid CA are given in US, 6,707,107B1 (Chemence Inc.).

Physical Properties: 

MW: 167 g/mol
Molecular Formula: C9H13NO2
Mp :40-41°C (by DSC 10º/min)
Bp: 80°C at 3mmHg

FTIR-ATR 3129 w, 2958 m, 2904 m, 2871 w, 2238 w, 1976 w, 1736 s, 1609 w, 1480 w, 1464 m, 1412 m, 1389 m, 1367 m, 1319 s, 1288 s, 1222 m, 1162 s, 1039 w, 1002 m, 973 s, 937 m, 911 m, 806 m, 716 m (cm-1);

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