(meth)acrylate-functionalized waxes and curable compositions made therewith

A compound having the formula:

• n is 0 to 3;
• t is 1 to 4;
• Z is H or Me;
• R is a C2-C12 aliphatic group optionally substituted with one or more:
• C1-C6 alkyl, C1-C6 alkoxy, hydroxyl, acrylate, methacrylate, oxo and where said C2-C12 aliphatic group is optionally substituted with one or more heteroatoms selected from O, N or S;
• R1 comprises a C10-C120 aliphatic group optionally substituted with one or more C1-C6 alkyl groups, C1-C6 alkoxy, hydroxyl, oxo, carbonate, or one or more heteroatoms selected from O, N or S;
• and
• R2 comprises a C2-C20 aliphatic group, a C5-C20 aryl group, or a C6-C20 alkaryl group optionally substituted with one or more C1-C6 alkyl, C1-C6 alkoxy, hydroxyl, and optionally substituted with one or more heteroatoms selected from O, N or S.