MONTECK™ AM
MONTECK™ AM
Chemical
Acrylamide
Linear Formula
CH2=CHCONH2
CAS Number
79‐06‐1
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Acrylamide – Essential for Polymer Production and Water Treatment Solutions
Acrylamide is a key industrial chemical widely used in the manufacture of polymers and specialty resins that are essential for coatings, adhesives, and sealants. Its high reactivity and ability to form stable polymer chains make it a foundational ingredient in materials used across industries such as construction, electronics, packaging, and automotive manufacturing.
One of the most important applications of acrylamide is in the production of polyacrylamide, a water-soluble polymer that plays a vital role in water and wastewater treatment. Polyacrylamide acts as a powerful flocculant, helping to aggregate and remove suspended particles, thereby improving water clarity and treatment efficiency. This makes acrylamide-based compounds critical for municipal, industrial, and environmental water purification systems.
Acrylamide is also widely used in gel electrophoresis, a technique in molecular biology for separating proteins or nucleic acids. This application highlights its importance in scientific research and biotechnology.
The compound’s chemical structure—composed of an amide group attached to a vinyl group—gives it exceptional reactivity and polymer-forming ability. This enables the development of advanced materials with customized viscosity, adhesion, and binding properties.
Due to its wide-ranging applications and essential role in modern polymer science, Acrylamide continues to be a cornerstone chemical in multiple industrial and research sectors.

MONTECK™ AM Acrylamide CAS Number: 79-06-01