3-METHACRYLOYL-1-AMINO PROPYL TRIMETHYL AMMONIUM CHLORIDE(CAS: 51410-72-1)

3-(Methacryloylamino)-N,N,N-trimethyl-1-propanaminium chloride has a crystalline form. Its molecular weight is approximately 264.35 g/mol. It is moderately soluble in water and ethanol. Chemically, it exhibits reactivity with carboxylic acids and nucleophiles, making it useful in polymer chemistry and functionalization reactions.

This compound is typically synthesized through the reaction of 3-methacrylamino-1-propanol with chloroform in the presence of a strong base like sodium hydroxide. The yield is usually around 85%, and the reaction involves the formation of a quaternary ammonium salt.

This compound finds use in the pharmaceutical industry for drug delivery systems, in the polymer industry as a monomer for functional polymers, and in the semiconductor industry for surface modification and functional coatings.

When handling this compound, it is necessary to wear appropriate personal protective equipment, including gloves, goggles, and a lab coat. Handling should be done in a well-ventilated area or a fume hood. Spills should be cleaned up immediately using appropriate absorbent materials. Refer to the safety data sheet (SDS) for more detailed information on handling and disposal.