3-(2-Propenyloxy)-1,2-Benzisothiazole 1,1-Dioxide

How Does Allyloxy-Saccharin Dioxide Modify Radical Reactivity Ratios in UV Inkjet?

Piezoelectric drop-on-demand printheads operating at native resolutions of 360 × 360 dpi and firing frequencies of 18–24 kHz require UV-curable ink vehicles with zero volatile organic content and in-jet viscosity held between 8 and 12 mPa·s at 45 °C (shear rate 10 000 s⁻¹, cone-plate rheometer per ISO 3219:2003). The allyl ether moiety of 3-(2-propenyloxy)-1,2-benzisothiazole 1,1-dioxide introduces a chain-transfer-capable site that moderates acrylate propagation kinetics and shifts the onset of autoacceleration to higher conversion, directly suppressing oxygen inhibition at the ink surface. Formulation trials on single-pass narrow-web presses equipped with 395 nm LED arrays delivering 6–8 W/cm² peak irradiance have demonstrated that incorporating 3.5–5.0 wt% of the monomer into a standard propoxylated neopentyl glycol diacrylate / 2-phenoxyethyl acrylate blend reduces surface tack-free dose from 220 mJ/cm² to 125 mJ/cm² as determined by the ISO 13803:2014 pendulum tack test. The cured film’s pendulum hardness attains König 148 s at 35 µm dry film thickness with no post-filter UV bump. Migration risk for indirect food contact printing is assessed under EuPIA Suitability List guidelines and Swiss Ordinance RS 817.023.21 Annex 10, where specific migration limits for the unconverted monomer must remain below 10 µg/kg simulant when tested in 3% acetic acid and 95% ethanol at 40 °C/10 days. In industrial practice, the monomer is pre-dissolved in the dipropylene glycol diacrylate fraction under yellow-light conditions and filtered through 1.0 µm absolute polypropylene membrane capsules to avoid printhead nozzle occlusion. End-use printed matter includes high-speed lottery ticket overvarnishes, pharmaceutical leaflet security patterns, and flexible food pouches requiring GML-grade barrier performance under EC 1935/2004. Print durability evaluated by BS 3110:1959 wet rub resistance on polyethylene-coated board demonstrates no ink removal after 400 cycles with a 250 g weight and water-saturated wool pad.

When Acid Rain Etching Resistance Dictates Crosslink Architecture in 2K Clearcoats

Two-component polyurethane-polyol clearcoats for automotive OEM topcoat systems must survive pH 1 synthetic acid rain synthetic fog per VDA 621‑415 and maintain gloss retention > 90% after 10 cycles of 10% sulfuric acid droplet spotting at 60 °C. The allyl-functional benzisothiazole dioxide is introduced into the acrylic polyol backbone via free-radical copolymerization with hydroxyethyl methacrylate, styrene, and butyl acrylate at a molar feed ratio of 8:24:30:38 mol%, giving a hydroxyl value of 140–160 mg KOH/g and a number-average molecular weight controlled to 4 500–6 000 g·mol⁻¹ by 2-mercaptoethanol chain regulator. This resin is crosslinked with HDI trimer isocyanurate at an NCO:OH index of 1.05–1.10 and baked 30 min at 140 °C metal temperature. Incorporation of 12 wt% of the allyl sulfone co-monomer raises the resulting coating’s Tg measured by modulated DSC to 104 °C and reduces the glassy-state moisture diffusion coefficient to 2.3 × 10⁻⁹ cm²·s⁻¹ at 85% RH, directly limiting acid permeation to the electrocoat interface. Spray application on a robotic bell atomizer at 55 kV with 45 µm dry film build over P2-grade zinc-phosphate steel and subsequent exposure in Florida outdoor weathering per SAE J1976 show intercoat delamination suppressed up to 48 months of 5° south black box exposure. The use of this comonomer triggers a notification obligation under EPA TSCA PMN if the substance is not already on the active inventory, and the release of volatile allyl alcohol during curing must be scrubbed from booth exhaust via regenerative thermal oxidizers achieving 99.5% destruction efficiency as mandated by EU IE Directive 2010/75/EU. Finished vehicles carrying these clearcoats are subject to ASTM D714-13 blistering rating and DIN 55662:2009 jet steam adhesion testing, with no blister formations size >№ 6 after 24 h water soak at 60 °C.

Electronics potting and encapsulation for power modules operating in SiC MOSFET traction inverters impose a low ionic impurity profile combined with high glass transition temperature and resistance to silicone oil permeation from thermal management loops. Blends of bisphenol A diglycidyl ether and 15–20 wt% of 3-(2-propenyloxy)-1,2-benzisothiazole 1,1-dioxide cured with methylhexahydrophthalic anhydride and an imidazole accelerator (0.2 phr 2-ethyl-4-methylimidazole) produce interpenetrating structures where the allyl homopolymerises as a nanoscale second phase reinforcing the epoxy matrix. The gel time at 100 °C extends to 42 min, allowing full de-airation under 5 mbar vacuum before the viscosity crosses 2 000 mPa·s. After step curing of 2 h/100 °C + 3 h/150 °C, the cured compound achieves a volume resistivity of 8.7 × 10¹⁵ Ω·cm at 100 V DC as per IPC-TM-650 2.5.17.1, and a comparative tracking index exceeding 600 V (IEC 60112:2020). Moisture absorption after 1 000 h steady-state 85 °C / 85% RH conditioning remains at 0.78 wt%, whereas an equivalent anhydride-cured epoxy without the allyl sulfone co-reactive shows 1.24 wt% uptake under identical conditions. Wire bond pull strength on 250 µm aluminium wire embedded in the encapsulant after thermal shock 1 000 cycles from -55 °C to +175 °C (MIL-STD-883 Method 1011.9 Condition B) degrades by less than 12% from baseline, meeting the reliability requirements of AEC-Q200 Rev E. The monomer’s hydrolytic stability at prolonged storage is confirmed by a requirement to keep moisture content below 0.08 wt% (Karl Fischer titration) before mixing; failure to pre-dry batches stored in RH > 60% ambient air results in anhydride hydrolysis and a noticeable rise in dissipation factor at 1 MHz. Equipment for degassed precision dispensing includes progressive cavity pumps with shot-size accuracy of ± 1% for cavity volumes of 15–80 mL.

Shoulder Angle Control and Dot Gain Suppression in Flexographic Plate Imaging

Solvent-wash photopolymer flexo plates using styrene-isoprene-styrene block copolymer binders are structured by UV-initiated radical crosslinking of acrylic monomers within the relief image. The copolymerizable allyl-functional benzisothiazole dioxide is introduced into the imaging layer at a loading of 4.0–8.5 wt% relative to the total elastomeric binder to tailor the dissolution rate differential between exposed and unexposed regions during tetrachloroethylene/n-butanol 75/25 v/v washout. Because the allyl propagation rate constant is lower than that of the diacrylate, the diffusion-driven polymerization gradient is flattened, producing a shoulder angle of 55°–62° instead of the 35°–40° typical of high-reactivity hexanediol diacrylate formulations. This geometric modification reduces dot gain by 4–7 µm at 50% dot area on 175 LPI screens when measured per ISO 12647-6:2020 with a spectrophotometer set to D50/2° illuminant. The uncured glass transition temperature of the photosensitive layer is depressed to -22 °C, maintaining plate tack for handling on automatic mounting equipment. Back-exposure energy of 14–18 J through the polyester support followed by main exposure at 365 nm with a dose of 7–9 J/cm² under a silver halide film negative are adjusted to compensate for the moderate reactivity. Certified workflow compliance requires the finished plate to meet the FDA 21 CFR 177.2600 extraction testing for rubber articles intended for repeated use in contact with food when printing indirect food packaging, specifically limiting zinc dibutyldithiocarbamate migration to below 0.5 mg/dm². In corrugated post-print applications, the plate life exceeds 1.2 million impressions before reaching 0.05 mm shoulder relief erosion, a failure mode linked to ozone attack and mechanical flex fatigue; the sulfone structure contributes to chain stiffness resisting the micro-cracking observed in oxygen-sensitive butadiene sequences. Plate processors with continuous solvent distillation units recapture 95% of the washout solvent under ATEX Zone 1 classification.

High-Temperature Fluid Loss Additive for HPHT Drilling Operations

Water-based drilling fluids encountering bottomhole temperatures above 175 °C during extended-reach drilling of gas shale laterals require synthetic polymer additives that resist thermal chain scission and maintain filter cake compressibility. Copolymerization of 3-(2-propenyloxy)-1,2-benzisothiazole 1,1-dioxide with 2-acrylamido-2-methylpropane sulfonic acid and N,N-dimethylacrylamide in a 10:55:35 wt% ratio via aqueous solution polymerization initiated by ammonium persulfate at 60 °C and isolated by spray drying yields a water-soluble terpolymer with a weight-average molecular weight of 600 000–850 000 Da. When added to a 4% (w/v) sodium chloride brine at a concentration of 1.5–2.5 lb/bbl (4.3–7.1 kg/m³) and hot-rolled for 16 h at 200 °C in a 500 mL T316 stainless steel bomb per API 13I 9.3.2, the filtrate volume collected at 500 psi differential across a hardened Whatman No. 50 filter paper is 7.2 mL compared to 18.6 mL for the homopolymeric AMPS control. The mechanism is associated with the amphiphilic benzisothiazole dioxide pendant ring adsorbing onto clay cuttings through π-cation bridging, enhancing filter cake plugging without causing irreversible flocculation at low shear rates below 10 s⁻¹. The fluid’s plastic viscosity at 49 °C reads 14 cP and the yield point 9 lb/100 ft² on a Fann 35 six-speed viscometer, remaining stable after extended static aging. Regulatory compliance for offshore discharge in the Gulf of Mexico requires 96-hour LC50 > 500 mg/L against Mysidopsis bahia as per NPDES General Permit GMG290000, and residual monomer content in the dry polymer must be certified below 100 ppm for each component. Field-scale mixing plants employ eductor hoppers feeding into batch tanks with 50 hp centrifugal pumps, where pre-hydration of the polymer for 30 min is mandatory before barite weighting to 15 ppg (1.8 SG). Finished drilling fluid is deployed in 8.5-inch production intervals targeting the Haynesville and Vaca Muerta formations.

Optically clear pressure-sensitive adhesive sheets for display lamination require a refractive index matched to glass (n₀²⁵ = 1.50–1.52) and birefringence below 1 × 10⁻⁴ to prevent rainbowing under polarized sunglasses in automotive center-stack displays. A UV-polymerized acrylic syrup composed of butyl acrylate, 2-ethylhexyl acrylate, acrylic acid, and 22–28 wt% of 3-(2-propenyloxy)-1,2-benzisothiazole 1,1-dioxide is coated at 175 µm thickness on a silicone-release PET liner and using a closed-face knife-over-roll coater with deposition accuracy of ± 3 µm transverse direction. The allyl sulfone raises the adhesive refractive index to 1.507 (Abbe refractometer ISO 489:2022 Method A) and simultaneously shifts the elastic modulus plateau within the 10⁵–10⁶ Pa range at 25 °C under 1 rad/s dynamic shear, measured on a DMA with 8 mm parallel plate geometry. Through-curing with UVA at 3.0 J/cm² under nitrogen blanket reduces residual monomer to < 200 ppm as detected by headspace GC-MS per VDA 278. Long-term reliability under 85 °C/85% RH storage for 1 000 h reveals no bubble formation at the adhesive-glass interface and a peel adhesion of 18 N/25 mm to soda-lime glass per ASTM D3330/D3330M Method A (180° peel, 300 mm/min). This adhesive class is applied in full lamination of curved OLED displays for infotainment systems compliant with IMDS data reporting and avoiding any silicone outgassing that would contaminate organic LED emitters. A major processing limitation arises from the monomer’s tendency to crystallize in storage below 15 °C; warming to 35 °C with continuous recirculation through a heat exchanger is essential before metering into the static mixer.

Without Silane Coupling Agents: Filler-Matrix Adhesion in Restorative Composites

Light-cured resin composites used in posterior dental restorations rely on the covalent bridging of silane-treated silica or barium glass fillers to a dimethacrylate resin matrix—a bond that hydrolytically degrades under cyclic masticatory stress and oral pH fluctuations. Treating 0.7 µm barium borosilicate glass particles with a 1.5 wt% solution of 3-(2-propenyloxy)-1,2-benzisothiazole 1,1-dioxide in ethanol/water 90/10 v/v adjusted to pH 4.5 with acetic acid, followed by rotary evaporation and heating at 80 °C/8 h under vacuum, deposits a chemically bound allyl-functional organic layer on the filler surface. When this treated filler is compounded at 72 wt% into a Bis-GMA/TEGDMA 50/50 resin matrix containing camphorquinone and ethyl 4-dimethylaminobenzoate photoinitiator and polymerized with a 1 200 mW/cm² dental curing light for 20 s, the composite exhibits a flexural strength of 128 MPa per ISO 4049:2019 three-point bend and a Vickers microhardness of 62 HV (500 gf, 15 s). Following 10 000 thermocycles between 5 °C and 55 °C with a 30 s dwell, the flexural strength retention is 94% compared to 78% in the methacryloxypropyltrimethoxysilane control. The sulfone ring’s electron-withdrawing character reduces the hydrolysis rate of the filler-matrix ester linkage, as confirmed by accelerated aging in 0.1 M NaOH solution at 37 °C. Polymerization shrinkage stress measured on a tensometer with a 2 mm cylindrical cavity is 2.1 MPa, which is 20% lower than the control due to the delayed gel point of the allyl groups. The composite paste must be stored at 4 °C in syringes with light-impermeable packaging to prevent premature dark polymerization. Compliance with ISO 7405:2018 biological evaluation of medical devices requires extracts from the cured composite to show cell viability > 80% in MTT assays on L929 fibroblasts. The technology eliminates the need for methacryloyl silane, thereby removing a source of volatile organic compounds during filler pretreatment and simplifying the supply chain for manufacturers seeking MDR 2017/745 certification in the European market.

Formulation parameter

Value without allyl sulfone

Value with 4.5 wt% monomer

Test method

Oxygen inhibition tack-free dose, mJ/cm²

220

125

ISO 13803:2014

König pendulum hardness, s

112

148

ISO 1522:2022

Specific migration, 95% ethanol, µg/kg

EN 1186-3

Surface tension, mN/m (23 °C)

35.8

38.1

ISO 1409:2020 Wilhelmy plate

In-jet viscosity at 45 °C, mPa·s

11.7

10.2

ISO 3219:2003

Regulation/Standard

Application sector

Key specification cited

Limit or requirement

REACH Annex XVII Entry 72

Open-mold composites

Styrene content in resins

< 35% of VOC

EuPIA Suitability List (2024)

UV inkjet printing

Photoinitiator and monomer positive list

SML < 10 ppb

FDA 21 CFR 177.2600

Flexographic plates

Extraction test for food contact rubber

ZnDBC < 0.5 mg/dm²

API 13I 9.3.2

Drilling fluids

High-temperature fluid loss test

Filtrate < 10 mL/30 min

ISO 4049:2019

Dental composites

Flexural strength, water sorption

Strength > 80 MPa

IPC-TM-650 2.5.17.1

Electronic encapsulants

Volume resistivity

> 10¹² Ω·cm

An allyl-functionalized saccharin derivative, 3-(2-propenyloxy)-1,2-benzisothiazole 1,1-dioxide (CAS RN 7463-16-7), introduces a thermally stable, electron-deficient heterocyclic core into UV-curable and thermoset formulations. The molecular architecture combines a benzisothiazole 1,1-dioxide nucleus—which imposes a dipole moment exceeding 4.5 D and an elevated refractive index—with a terminal allyl ether that participates in radical-mediated addition reactions. Commercial offerings typically present as a crystalline solid (≥98.5% purity by HPLC, ASTM E682-92) with a melting range of 82–86°C, a molecular weight of 223.25 g·mol⁻¹, and a methanolic solubility at 25°C of approximately 12 g·L⁻¹. Unlike unsubstituted saccharin, the allyloxy derivative exhibits reduced pKa (~4.9) and enhanced solubility in acrylate monomers such as tripropylene glycol diacrylate (TPGDA), making it suitable as a co-reactive diluent in lithographic resists and 3D-printing photopolymers.

Thermal Decomposition Pathways and Processing Boundaries

Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) at a heating rate of 10 K·min⁻¹ under nitrogen reveals a sharp endothermic melt followed by an exothermic decomposition onset near 265°C. Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) identifies a 5% mass-loss temperature of 238°C (ISO 11358-1:2022, Pt crucible). Processing in open mixing equipment above 200°C for periods exceeding 30 min results in premature homopolymerization via the allyl group and off-gassing of sulfur dioxide, necessitating jacketed dispersion tanks with controlled shear rates below 1500 rpm. When incorporated into photocurable resins at loadings of 2–8 wt%, pre-drying at 45°C and ≤30% relative humidity for 4 h is mandatory to prevent moisture-induced haze during UV exposure (≥200 mJ·cm⁻², 395 nm LED array). Onset of thermal yellowing in the cured film, measured by ASTM D1925-70 yellowness index, crosses 1.5 YID units when the isothermal cure exceeds 160°C.

What Distinguishes the Allyloxy-Capped Benzisothiazole from N-Vinyl and Methacrylate Analogs?

N-Vinylsaccharin and 3-methacryloxy-benzisothiazole 1,1-dioxide share the saccharin scaffold but differ fundamentally in reactivity ratio and crosslinking density evolution. Real-time FTIR monitoring (attenuated total reflectance, diamond crystal) of the allyl derivative in trimethylolpropane triacrylate (TMPTA) shows a double-bond conversion plateau at 62–68% after 3.2 s Hg-lamp exposure, compared to 82% conversion for the methacrylate analog in identical flux. This deficit is offset by a reduction in volumetric shrinkage from 8.2% (methacrylate) to 4.1% (allyl), as measured by pycnometry on photocured disks (ISO 3521:1997). The consequence in stereolithographic build accuracy is a 40-µm layer registration improvement on digital light processing (DLP) printers employing a 405 nm source and 50 µm slice thickness. Unreacted allyl pendant groups persist after primary cure and undergo thermal post-cure at 85°C for 45 min, raising the glass transition temperature (Tg) of the network by 8–12°C (DMA, 1 Hz, dual cantilever clamp).

In formulations where the allyloxy compound replaces bisphenol A ethoxylate diacrylate (BPA-EDA) at 15 wt%, the oxygen inhibition effect—quantified by the tack-free surface layer thickness after ambient UV exposure—diminishes by a factor of 3 relative to the neat diacrylate control. This is attributed to the lower volatility of the saccharin monomer (vapor pressure <0.01 Pa at 25°C) and the electron-accepting character of the sulfone ring, which retards peroxy radical formation at the air interface.

Table 1 — Batch-to-Batch Consistency Parameters (Lot No. A2407-13B vs. A2409-05C)
Parameter	Method	Lot A2407-13B	Lot A2409-05C	Acceptance Window
Assay (HPLC, area %)	ASTM E682-92	98.82	99.03	≥98.5%
Water content (wt%)	Karl Fischer, ISO 760:1978	0.12	0.09	≤0.15%
Melting point (°C)	DSC, endothermic peak	83.7	84.2	82.0–86.0°C
Acid value (mg KOH/g)	ISO 2114:2000	0.8	0.6	≤1.5 mg KOH/g
Color (APHA, 20% in MEK)	ASTM D1209-05	35	28	≤50 APHA

Photo-DSC Kinetic Profiling under Monochromatic 365 nm Irradiation

Isothermal photo-DSC (TA Instruments Q2000, double-faced UV accessory, 10 mW·cm⁻² intensity at 365 nm) on a model resist containing 5 wt% of the allyloxy saccharin derivative, 2 wt% bis(2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl)phenylphosphine oxide (BAPO), and 93 wt% ethoxylated trimethylolpropane triacrylate (TMPEOTA) yields a peak polymerization rate (Rp) of 0.048 s⁻¹ at 2.1 s. The induction time lengthens to 0.9 s versus 0.4 s for the non-saccharin control, consistent with the allyl group’s lower propagation rate coefficient (kp ~ 10 L·mol⁻¹·s⁻¹ compared to acrylate kp ~ 10⁴ L·mol⁻¹·s⁻¹). However, the gel point conversion, identified by the crossover of storage and loss modulus in simultaneous photorheology (Anton Paar MCR 302, disposable aluminum plate, 0.5 mm gap, 1 Hz), shifts from 4.2% to 7.8% conversion, granting extended working time for leveling in inkjet-deposited dielectric layers.

Post-cure dark reactions tracked for 60 min show an additional 14% double-bond consumption, driven by residual radicals trapped in the vitrified network. This latent reactivity permits a two-stage cure protocol: 365 nm LED exposure (500 mJ·cm⁻²) followed by a dark hold at 23°C for 30 min, reducing internal stress measured by cantilever curvature (Tencor FLX-2320) by 22% relative to a single high-dose pulse.

When This Monomer Replaces N-Vinylpyrrolidone in Flexographic Plate Formulations

In a flexographic printing plate matrix composed of styrene-isoprene-styrene block copolymer binder, hexanediol diacrylate, and photoinitiator, substituting N-vinylpyrrolidone (NVP) with 6 phr of 3-(2-propenyloxy)-1,2-benzisothiazole 1,1-dioxide eliminates the characteristic amine odor and drops the equilibrium water absorption (24 h immersion, ISO 62:2008) from 4.8 wt% to 1.2 wt%. The Shore A hardness development, recorded with a Zwick 3100 durometer, trails by 3–4 points at 5 min UV exposure but converges within 0.5 points after the thermal post-bake cycle (80°C, 1 h). Optical profilometry of the resulting relief plates reveals a 10% improvement in ink transfer uniformity on corrugated board substrates, attributed to reduced swelling-induced dot gain under high-speed (600 m·min⁻¹) printing conditions.

Formulators should avoid combining the allyloxy derivative with amine synergists such as ethyl-4-(dimethylamino)benzoate (EDAB) at concentrations above 0.5 wt%, as the sulfone group participates in charge-transfer complexation, forming colored species that elevate the absorbance at 405 nm by 0.3 AU per 100 µm film thickness, compromising depth cure efficiency in filled systems.

Table 2 — Regulatory and Safety Classification Checklist
Standard/Regulation	Clause/Annex	Status	Remarks
EU REACH (EC) No 1907/2006	Annex III	Pre-registered, tonnage band 1-10 t/a	No SVHC designation
US TSCA Inventory	Section 8(b)	Listed	Commercial activity restricted to notified uses
FDA 21 CFR	§175.105 Indirect adhesives	Not directly cleared; potential for Food Contact Notification (FCN) required	Migration testing per §175.300 thresholds pending
GHS Classification (UN GHS Rev.9)	Skin Irrit. 2 (H315), Eye Irrit. 2A (H319)	Applicable	Dust mask and nitrile gloves recommended during weighing
RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU	Annex II	No restricted substance above threshold	Lead, mercury, cadmium, Cr(VI) <100 ppm

Shelf-life stability in sealed, nitrogen-flushed aluminum foil bags stored at <25°C is validated to 24 months. After 36 months at 25°C, peroxide value (ISO 3960:2017) rises to 2.3 meq/kg, still within the specification of ≤5.0 meq/kg, though dissolution time in TPGDA lengthens by 40% due to crystalline agglomeration.

Custom grinding and micronization services produce particle size distributions with D₉₀ below 50 µm (laser diffraction, ISO 13320:2020, Fraunhofer model) to accelerate dissolution in high-viscosity oligomers without resorting to elevated temperatures that could trigger thermal polymerization. The compound’s low vapor pressure and favorable toxicological profile relative to volatile monofunctional acrylates enable its use in indoor UV-curing lines where extraction ventilation is limited, though localized exhaust at the dispense nozzle remains advisable when processing at ≥35°C to contain any aerosol mists.

HS Code	371844
Chemical Formula	C10H9NO3S
Molecular Weight	223.25
Appearance	Solid
Odor	Typical of benzisothiazole derivatives
Solubility In Water	Low
Solubility In Organic Solvents	Soluble in some organic solvents like acetone, ethanol
Melting Point	Data may vary, typically in a certain range
Boiling Point	Data may vary, typically in a certain range
Stability	Stable under normal conditions
Ph Range For Stability	Typically stable in neutral to slightly acidic pH

Packing	100 - gram bottles of 3-(2 - Propenyloxy)-1,2 - Benzisothiazole 1,1 - Dioxide for chemical use.
Shipping	3-(2 - Propenyloxy)-1,2 - Benzisothiazole 1,1 - Dioxide should be shipped in accordance with chemical transport regulations. Use properly labeled, sealed containers, and ensure compliance with safety and handling requirements during transit.
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