RAFT-009
RAFT agents for mass production
This is a one-terminal reaction type RAFT agent that is suited to the polymerization of methacrylate. It can also be used for polymerization of styrene and acrylate.
- One-terminal extension type
- Applicable to acrylate, methacrylate, etc.

Chemical name | 2-Cyano-2-propyl dodecyl trithiocarbonate |
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CAS RN® | 870196-83-1 |
Molecular weight | 345.63 |
Physical properties
Appearance | Orangish yellow ,oily |
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Odor | Sulfur odor |
Melting point | No data (liquid at ordinary temperature) |
Solubility |
Isopropanol, acetone, PGME, PGMEA: Soluble Water: Insoluble |
Storage conditions
Storage conditions | Store away from sunlight in the refrigerator(lower than 10 °C = 50°F) |
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An example of polymerization
Synthesis of polymethyl methacrylate
- 1
Add V-601 (100 mg) and PGMEA (9.90 g) to a 10-mL vial to prepare 1 wt% PGMEA solution.
- 2
To a 50-mL eggplant-shaped flask,
add RAFT agent (2-cyano-2-propyl dodecyl trithiocarbonate) (0.189 g, 0.546 mmol),
Methyl methacrylate (8.0 g, 80 mmol),
PGMEA (5.1 g), and
[1] (5.1 g, 0.136 mmol as V-601) and allow them to dissolve. - 3
When [2] is completely dissolved, attach a reflux tube and conduct bubbling with nitrogen for 30 minutes under room temperature.
- 4
Let it react for 5 hours in an oil bath at 75ºC under nitrogen atmosphere.
- 5
Polymethyl methacrylate with Mw = 14,400, Mw/Mn = 1.24 is obtained by GPC analysis of the formed polymer.
Monomer compatibility
Styrene〇
Acrylate〇
Acrylamide〇
Methacrylate〇
Methacrylamide〇
Vinyl ester×
Vinylamide×
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- With equivalent polymerization activity of AIBN. Efficiency of polymerization rises in alcohol solvents
- 10 Hour half-life decomposition temperature: 66℃

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