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[(Vinyloxy)methyl]benzene(CAS#935-04-6)
(Vinyloxy)methyl]benzene(CAS#935-04-6)
quality
Vinyloxymethyl-benzene is an organic compound. Vinyloxymethyl-benzene can be soluble in organic solvents such as ethanol, chloroform, etc.
Vinyloxymethyl-benzene has a methyl group and a vinoxy group, which makes it have good reactivity. It can react with other compounds through substitution reactions to produce a diverse range of products. For example, it can react with anhydrides to form ester compounds; reacts with aldehydes to form alcoholic compounds; It reacts with ketones to form alcohols, etc.
Vinyloxymethyl-benzene can also be polymerized to form polymers.
Application
Benzyl vinyl ether ([(Vinyloxy)methyl]benzene, CAS 935-04-6) is a versatile vinyl ether monomer widely used as a reactive diluent and polymer building block. In UV-curable coatings, adhesives, and printing inks, its low viscosity reduces VOC emissions while improving hardness, flexibility, and chemical resistance. It undergoes both radical and cationic polymerization to produce high-molecular-weight poly(benzyl vinyl ether) (PBVE) with narrow molecular weight distribution. In polymer synthesis, it is employed to modify polymer structures, enabling alternating and block copolymerization for high-performance materials. Industrial applications include waterproof coatings, surface layers for paper and ships, medical adhesives, dental cements, and concrete admixtures. The compound also serves as an organic synthesis intermediate for pharmaceuticals, notably in the production of 2-(benzyloxy)acetaldehyde and 3-(benzyloxy)cyclobutanone, and acts as an analytical standard for HPLC. Its ability to undergo Claisen rearrangement and other transformations makes it valuable in the synthesis of natural products and drug-like molecules. Xinchem offers custom synthesis and contract manufacturing of high-purity benzyl vinyl ether with flexible scaling from R&D to commercial tons. Contact us for a competitive quote and reliable global supply.
