Isobornyl Methacrylate (IBOMA)
High-Tg Monofunctional Methacrylate Monomer — Bio-Based Reactive Diluent for Coatings, Adhesives & Powder Coatings
CAS: 7534-94-3 EC: 231-403-1 Assay: ≥ 99.5%
Isobornyl Methacrylate (IBOMA) is a rigid, bicyclic monofunctional methacrylate monomer and low-viscosity reactive diluent. Its bulky isobornyl group gives cured polymers a high glass-transition temperature (Tg ≈ 110 °C) with hardness, scratch resistance, weatherability, and strong hydrophobicity, while lowering acrylic-resin solution viscosity without sacrificing solids or Tg. Compared with the acrylate IBOA, IBOMA cures more slowly but delivers higher Tg and a milder hazard profile — it is not a skin sensitiser. Royalchem Spain supplies bio-based (camphene-derived) IBOMA at ≥ 99.5% purity, stabilised with MEHQ and a drop-in equivalent to grades such as SR423 / Sipomer IBOMA, delivered from our Valladolid hub by drum, IBC, or ISO tank.
Technical Specifications (COA Data)
| Assay (GC) | ≥ 99.5% |
| Appearance | Colourless to light yellow clear liquid |
| Moisture (KF) | ≤ 0.05% |
| Acidity (as methacrylic acid) | ≤ 0.03% |
| Colour (Pt–Co) | ≤ 30 |
| Inhibitor (MEHQ) | 100 – 200 ppm |
| Density (20 °C) | ≈ 0.983 g/cm³ |
| Flash Point | ≈ 107 °C |
*Regulatory: EINECS-listed (EC 231-403-1). GHS — Warning: causes skin and eye irritation (H315, H319), may cause respiratory irritation (H335), and harmful to aquatic life with long-lasting effects (H412). Not classified as a skin sensitiser and milder than acrylate monomers. Generally not classified as a dangerous good for transport — confirm per the current SDS.
Key Properties
• Molecular Formula: C₁₄H₂₂O₂
• Molecular Weight: 222.32
• Homopolymer Tg: ≈ 110 °C
• Source: bio-based (camphene-derived)
High-Solid & UV Coatings
Reactive diluent and co-monomer that cuts solution viscosity for low-VOC, high-solid acrylic coatings while holding Tg and hardness. Used in automotive clearcoats, wood and plastic finishes, industrial, marine and architectural coatings, and electronics conformal coatings.
Adhesives
Tackifier and cohesion / hardness booster in pressure-sensitive and structural adhesives, with good adhesion to low-surface-energy plastics. Used in industrial tapes, optical adhesives, and assembly adhesives.
Powder Coatings & Resin Modification
Melt-flow and leveling improver that enhances powder stability, gloss, and surface appearance, and produces high-Tg thermoplastic acrylic resins. Also used as a low-shrinkage viscosity modifier in dental and optical resins.