Description

Ethylene Glycol, Ethyl Carbonate Methacrylate is a specialized methacrylate monomer featuring a carbonate ester linkage. This compound is valued for its dual functionality, combining the polymerizable methacrylate group with the carbonate moiety, which can influence material properties and degradation profiles. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and formulators in the polymer and advanced materials sectors for creating tailored polymers with specific characteristics.

Application

• Advanced Polymer Synthesis: As a key monomer for producing specialty acrylic and methacrylic polymers with carbonate functional groups.
• Biomedical Materials: Used in the development of biodegradable or bioresorbable polymers for drug delivery systems and tissue engineering scaffolds.
• Photoresists & Electronic Chemicals: Serves as a raw material in the formulation of photosensitive resins for microelectronics and printed circuit boards.
• Coatings & Adhesives: Imparts flexibility, adhesion, and potential degradability to high-performance coatings, inks, and adhesive formulations.
• Cross-linking Agent: Functions as a reactive diluent or cross-linker in radiation-curable (e.g., UV) systems to modify network density and physical properties.
• Chemical Intermediate: Employed in organic synthesis to introduce methacrylate and carbonate functionalities into more complex molecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethylene Glycol, Ethyl Carbonate Methacrylate
CAS No.	17650-46-3
Molecular Formula	C7H10O5
Molecular Weight	174.15 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Hydroxyethyl methacrylate ethylene carbonate; Ethylene glycol methacrylate carbonate; 2-(Methacryloyloxy)ethyl ethyl carbonate; Ethyl (2-(methacryloyloxy)ethyl) carbonate; Glycol methacrylate ethylene carbonate; 2-Methacryloyloxyethyl ethyl carbonate; Carbonated HEMA; EGEMA carbonate
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Quality Control

Our production of Ethylene Glycol, Ethyl Carbonate Methacrylate adheres to stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed against comprehensive specifications, including identity confirmation, assay, and impurity profiling. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting these results are provided and available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C/59-77°F). This material is easily oxidized and should be stored under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) to maintain stability and prevent polymerization. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Inhibitor (MEHQ)	50-200 ppm
Specific Gravity (20°C)	1.15 - 1.20
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.440 - 1.460

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