Description

Ethyl 2-(Hydroxymethyl)Acrylate is a bifunctional monomer featuring both an acrylate ester group and a primary hydroxyl group, making it a versatile building block for polymer synthesis. This unique structure allows it to act as a crosslinking agent and a site for further chemical modification, enabling the creation of polymers with tailored properties. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and formulators in the coatings, adhesives, and specialty polymer industries for developing advanced materials with enhanced durability, adhesion, and functionality.

Application

• UV-Curable Coatings and Inks: Serves as a reactive diluent and crosslinker, contributing to fast curing, high gloss, and chemical resistance in finishes for plastics, wood, and paper.
• Acrylic Resin Modification: Used to introduce pendant hydroxyl groups into acrylic copolymer chains, enabling subsequent reactions with isocyanates or melamines for thermosetting coatings.
• Adhesive Formulations: Enhances adhesion to various substrates and improves cohesive strength in structural and pressure-sensitive adhesive systems.
• Hydrogel Synthesis: Acts as a co-monomer for creating hydrophilic, crosslinked polymer networks used in biomedical and contact lens applications.
• Dental and Biomedical Polymers: Employed in the synthesis of biocompatible resins for dental composites and other implantable materials.
• Specialty Monomers for R&D: A key intermediate for organic synthesis and the development of novel functional polymers with specific mechanical or surface properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl 2-(Hydroxymethyl)Acrylate
CAS No.	10029-04-6
Molecular Formula	C6H10O3
Molecular Weight	130.14 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(Hydroxymethyl)acrylic acid ethyl ester; Ethyl 2-hydroxymethylacrylate; Ethyl 3-hydroxy-2-methylenepropanoate; 2-Hydroxymethylacrylic Acid Ethyl Ester; Glycidyl methacrylate related monomer; Hydroxy-functional acrylate ester; Bifunctional acrylate monomer
EINECS	233-074-7

Quality Control

Every batch of Ethyl 2-(Hydroxymethyl)Acrylate is produced and tested under a stringent quality management system. We ensure high purity and consistency through advanced analytical techniques including Gas Chromatography (GC) and High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC). A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee it meets your specific R&D or production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at temperatures between 15-25°C (59-77°F). Due to its properties as an easily oxidized monomer, it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) for long-term stability and to minimize polymerization. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Color (APHA)	≤ 50
Inhibitor (MEHQ)	50-200 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.