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Poly(4-methyl-1-pentene)

CAS No.
25068-26-2
Chemical Name:
Poly(4-methyl-1-pentene)
Synonyms
TPX;Poly(4-methyl-1-pentene);poly(1-isopropylethylene);4-Methyl-1-pentene polymer.;4-methyl-1-pentenhomopolymer;4-methyl-1-pentene homopolymer;POLY(4-METHYLPENTENE-1)(ATACTIC);4-METHYL-1-PENTENE POLYMER ATACTIC;POLY(4-METHYL-1-PENTENE) HIGH &;POLY(4-METHYL-1-PENTENE) ISO 9001:2015 REACH
CBNumber:
CB2229379
Molecular Formula:
C6H12
Molecular Weight:
84.15948
MDL Number:
MFCD00084382
MOL File:
25068-26-2.mol
MSDS File:
SDS
Last updated:2026-09-12 18:50:31

Poly(4-methyl-1-pentene) Properties

Melting point 240 °C
Boiling point 0.83 °C
Density 0.835 g/mL at 25 °C
refractive index n20/D 1.463
form Beads
color Clear
InChI 1S/C6H12/c1-4-5-6(2)3/h4,6H,1,5H2,2-3H3
InChIKey WSSSPWUEQFSQQG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES CC(C)CC=C
Indirect Additives used in Food Contact Substances POLY(4-METHYL-1-PENTENE)
FDA 21 CFR 177.1200; 177.1520; 178.1005
CAS DataBase Reference 25068-26-2
EPA Substance Registry System 1-Pentene, 4-methyl-, homopolymer (25068-26-2)
UNSPSC Code 12162002
NACRES NA.23

SAFETY

Risk and Safety Statements

PPE Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US)
Safety Statements  24/25
WGK Germany  3
TSCA  TSCA listed
HS Code  39029090
Storage Class 11 - Combustible Solids

Poly(4-methyl-1-pentene) price More Price(10)

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Sigma-Aldrich 190993 Poly(4-methyl-1-pentene) medium molecular weight 25068-26-2 500g $105 2026-04-30 Buy
scipoly 384 Poly(4-methyl-1-pentene) 25068-26-2 100g $23 2026-05-22 Buy
scipoly 384 Poly(4-methyl-1-pentene) 25068-26-2 500g $92 2026-05-22 Buy
scipoly 383 Poly(4-methyl-1-pentene) 25068-26-2 100g $23 2026-05-22 Buy
scipoly 383 Poly(4-methyl-1-pentene) 25068-26-2 500g $92 2026-05-22 Buy
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190993 500g $105 Buy
384 100g $23 Buy
384 500g $92 Buy
383 100g $23 Buy
383 500g $92 Buy

Poly(4-methyl-1-pentene) Chemical Properties, Uses, Production

Chemical Properties

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Chemical Properties

Poly(4-methyl-1-pentene) was first introduced in 1965 by Imperial Chemical Industries Ltd (UK) but since 1975 the polymer has been manufactured solely by Mitsui Petrochemical Industries Ltd. Polymerization is carried out using a Ziegler-Natta catalyst such as titanium trichloride/diethylaluminium chloride in a hydrocarbon diluent at atmospheric pressure and 30-60°C:
Polymerization
The commercial material contains a comonomer, possibly 1-hexene, which enhances clarity. The polymer configuration is predominantly isotactic. Generally, this material has the basic physical properties to be expected from a crystalline polyolefin but in some respects it offers significant improvements over other polyolefins. One outstanding property of poly(4-methyl-l-pentene) is the very low specific gravity, which at 0.83 is the lowest of current polymers. The crystalline melting point is 240°C and the Vicat softening temperature is 179°C; these high values mean that a useful form stability is maintained up to about 200°C. The transparency of the polymer is of a high order, being comparable to poly(methyl methacrylate) and polystyrene. Poly(4-methyl-l-pentene) exhibits resistance to oxidizing and other chemical environments broadly similar to that shown by polypropylene; however, poly(4-methyl-l-pentene) does undergo environmental stress cracking comparable to low density polyethylene. The permeability of poly(4-methyl-I-pentene) to gases and water vapour is considerably higher than that for other polyolefins. Poly(4-methyl-l-pentene) may be extruded and injection moulded using standard equipment. The material has been used in several applications where transparency and heat resistance are required, e.g. medical and laboratory ware.

Uses

Coating for paper food containers for microwave and conventional ovens. Release coatings for food and synthetic leather. Molded into medical labware. Film for decorative laminates and printed circuit boards.

Poly(4-methyl-1-pentene) Preparation Products And Raw materials

Raw materials

Preparation Products

Global Suppliers ( 40)
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Wuhan Yuqing Jiaheng Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. 027-83850122 13343472658 918571372@qq.com China 1000 58
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Dideu Industries Group Limited +8617392712697 1022@dideu.com China 29090 58
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$1.10 1g 99.00% 100 Tons Min Dideu Industries Group Limited

Poly(4-methyl-1-pentene) Spectrum

POLY(4-METHYLPENTENE-1)(ATACTIC) 4-methyl-1-pentenhomopolymer 4-METHYL-1-PENTENE POLYMER ATACTIC POLY(4-METHYL-1-PENTENE), MEDIUM MOLECUL AR WEIGHT POLY(4-METHYL-1-PENTENE) HIGH & POLY(4-METHYL-1-PENTENE), LOW MOLECULAR WEIGHT, MELT INDEX 180 Poly(4-methyl-1-pentene), high molecular weight poly(1-isopropylethylene) Poly(4-methyl-1-pentene), low molecular weight 4-Methyl-1-pentene polymer. 4-methyl-1-pentene homopolymer POLY(4-METHYL-1-PENTENE) ISO 9001:2015 REACH TPX Poly(4-methyl-1-pentene) 25068-26-2 CH2CHCH2CHCH32n Butene and Higher Hydrophobic Polymers Materials Science Polymer Science Polymers Butene and Higher Hydrophobic Polymers Olefins