Ethyl 2-(hydroxymethyl)acrylate, CAS No. 10029-04-6

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10029-04-6

Catalog No. EBD48468

CAS 10029-04-6

Name Ethyl 2-(hydroxymethyl)acrylate

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Basic Information

Synonyms: Ethyl2-(hydroxymethyl)-2-propenoate 2-(hydroxymethyl)acrylicacidethylester 2-(hydroxymethyl)-2-propenoicaciethylester 2-(hydroxymethyl)-acrylicaciethylester ethylalpha-(hydroxymethyl)acrylate hydroxymethylacrylicacidethylester 2-(hydroxymethyl)acrylicacidethylester95%

Molecular Formula: C6H10O3

Molecular Weight: 130.14

MDL Number: MFCD01673859

Categories: Materials Chemistry > Polymers and Macromolecular Materials > Acrylic and Methacrylic Monomers Synthetic Chemistry > Organic Building Blocks > Other Organic Building Blocks

Product Description:

Ethyl 2-(hydroxymethyl)acrylate is a bifunctional monomer featuring both an acrylate ester group and a primary hydroxyl group. This unique structure makes it a versatile building block in polymer chemistry. Its primary application is in the synthesis of specialty polymers and coatings. The acrylate group allows for free-radical polymerization, while the hydroxyl group provides a reactive site for further chemical modification, such as cross-linking or grafting. It is used to introduce pendant hydroxyl functionalities into polymer backbones, which can improve adhesion, hydrophilicity, and serve as anchor points for subsequent reactions. This makes it valuable in the production of high-performance acrylic resins, UV-curable coatings, adhesives, and as a modifier for other polymeric materials. As a reactive intermediate, it is also employed in organic synthesis to construct more complex molecules. Handling requires standard precautions for acrylic monomers, including protection from light, heat, and inhibitors to prevent unwanted polymerization.

Physical Properties

Boiling Point: 198.6°Cat760mmHg

Flash Point: 101 °C

Density: 1.068 g/mL at 25 °C

Solubility: 1.643e+005(mg/L) at 25 °C

Refractivity: n20/D 1.450

Storage: 2-8°C

Safety Information

Packing Level: III

Hazard Category: 6.1

Transport Codes: 2810

Analytical Data

Appearance: colourless oil