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2-Hydroxyethyl acrylate

96%, contains 200-650 ppm monomethyl ether hydroquinone as inhibitor

Synonym(s):

Ethylene glycol monoacrylate

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Linear Formula:
CH2=CHCOOCH2CH2OH
CAS Number:
818-61-1
Molecular Weight:
116.12
Beilstein:
969853
EC Number:
212-454-9
MDL number:
MFCD00002865
UNSPSC Code:
12162002
PubChem Substance ID:
24857612
NACRES:
NA.23

vapor density

>1 (vs air)

vapor pressure

<0.1 mmHg ( 20 °C)

Assay

96%

form

solid

contains

200-650 ppm monomethyl ether hydroquinone as inhibitor

refractive index

n20/D 1.45 (lit.)

bp

90-92 °C/12 mmHg (lit.)

density

1.011 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

OCCOC(=O)C=C

InChI

1S/C5H8O3/c1-2-5(7)8-4-3-6/h2,6H,1,3-4H2

InChI key

OMIGHNLMNHATMP-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

2-Hydroxyethyl acrylate (HEA) is a monomer that is widely used in the field of material synthesis for the production of various types of polymers, such as hydrogels, coatings, adhesives, and thermosets. Its versatility lies in its ability to copolymerize with a variety of monomers, resulting in a wide range of polymer properties and applications. Its main use is in the production of hydrogels, which are highly absorbent and can be used in wound dressings, contact lenses, drug delivery systems, and other biomedical applications. Additionally, 2-hydroxyethyl acrylate-based coatings and adhesives are used in various surface modification and bonding applications, owing to their excellent adhesion, flexibility, and chemical resistance properties.

Application

Porous hydrogels can be prepared by copolymerization of 2-hydroxyethyl acrylate and a cross linking agent. 2-hydroxyethyl acrylate may be used in the synthesis of amphilic block copolymers by nitroxide mediated living radical polymeration. Also, it may be used to prepare tuned poly(hydroxyethyl acrylate) by atom transfer radical polymerization.

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H302,H311,H314,H317,H410

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 3 Dermal - Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Aquatic Acute 1 - Aquatic Chronic 3 - Eye Dam. 1 - Skin Corr. 1B - Skin Sens. 1

Storage Class Code

6.1A - Combustible acute toxic Cat. 1 and 2 / very toxic hazardous materials

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

213.8 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

101 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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