2-Methyl-2-adamantylmethacrylate is an aliphatic hydrocarbon with a
trifluoromethyl group. It is a monomer that can be used to make
polymers. 2-Methyl-2-adamantylmethacrylate has been shown to
polymerize rapidly and form high molecular weight polymers. It reacts
with hydroxyl groups to form ester linkages. This molecule also has the
ability to self assemble, making it a supramolecular material.
Impurities may affect the polymerization kinetics of this molecule and
must be removed before use. As this compound is hydrophobic, it can only
be patterned using a sublimable process.
