(3′,4′-Epoxycyclohexane)methyl 3,4-epoxycyclohexylcarboxylate
Cycloaliphatic diepoxy resin for UV-curable coatings and electronic materials.
This high-purity epoxy compound offers low shrinkage, excellent weatherability, and superior mechanical properties for advanced formulations.
Applications and Properties of (3′,4′-Epoxycyclohexane) methyl 3,4-epoxycyclohexylcarboxylate
CAS no. 2386-87-0
This cycloaliphatic diepoxide is a highly reactive monomer used in advanced resin systems. It cures thermally with acid anhydrides or phenolic hardeners and also supports cationic polymerization under UV or heat with a suitable catalyst. Its dual-curing capability offers outstanding formulation flexibility for high-performance applications such as electronics, coatings, and composites.
NAGASE supplies this highly reactive epoxy monomer globally for use in electronics, insulation systems, UV-curable coatings, and other advanced industrial applications.
Applications
This advanced diepoxy monomer is used across high-performance resin systems requiring durability, clarity, and exceptional insulation.
- Composite materials: FRP laminates and mica tapes
- Electrical insulation: varnishes, resin-based insulators, GIS components
- Electronic materials: LED encapsulants, semiconductor underfills, sealing compounds
- UV- and heat-curable systems: inks, adhesives, stereolithography resins, optical coatings
- Stabilizer: acid scavenger in insulating oils and epoxy-based systems
Features
This compound delivers robust mechanical and thermal performance in both UV- and thermally cured formulations.
- Low-viscosity liquid at room temperature – easy handling and formulation
- Extremely low chlorine content – improved electrical insulation
- High reactivity under cationic UV and thermal curing systems
- High softening point – ideal for heat-resistant formulations
- Excellent cured properties:
- Heat resistance
- Weatherability
- Tracking and arc resistance
- Optical clarity
- Strong electrical insulation
Additional Information

Product Specification
Appearance: | Liquid |
Molecular Weight: | 252,3 |
Color (Pt-Co Units): | ≤50 |
Acid Value (KOH mg/g): | ≤0.5 |
Specific Gravity:(25°C): | 1.163-1.175 |
Viscosity (mPa/s 25°C): | 220-270 |
Water (% by weight): | ≤0.05 |
Epoxy Equivalent:(g/eq) | 128-133 |
Total Chlorine (ppm): | ≤10/td> |
Product Varieties
Beside a standard grade multifunctional, diluent, hybrid, flexibility grades are offered.