Merck, 407208-50ML, 3,4-Epoxycyclohexylmethyl 3,4-epoxycyclohexanecarboxylate

General description
3,4-Epoxycyclohexylmethyl 3,4-epoxycyclohexanecarboxylate (EEC) is a chemical compound that belongs to the class of cycloaliphatic epoxy resins. It is commonly used as a reactive diluent or a cross-linking agent in the formulation of epoxy-based materials, such as coatings, adhesives, and composites.

It can be synthesized by the reaction of 3′-cyclohexenylmethyl 3-cyclohexenecarboxylate with peracetic acid. Its aliphatic backbone and molecular structure provide a number of useful properties such as thermal stability, weatherability, and electrical conductivity.
Application
3,4-Epoxycyclohexylmethyl 3,4-epoxycyclohexanecarboxylate can be used as:

• A reactive diluent or a cross-linking agent in the preparation of flame retardant epoxy composites, which finds application in the electricals, textiles, electronics, and transportation.
• A monomer in the synthesis of polymeric gels, which can have applications in controlled release systems, drug delivery, or sensors.

EEC can also be used as a resin in aerospace, electronics, and automobile industries as an adhesive and composite material.