Description

2-Ethylacrylic Acid 98 is a high-purity, unsaturated carboxylic acid monomer characterized by its vinyl group adjacent to the carboxyl functionality. This compound is a valuable building block in organic synthesis and polymer chemistry, offering a reactive site for addition reactions and copolymerization. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the polymer, specialty chemical, and pharmaceutical intermediate sectors seeking to introduce specific alkyl chain properties into their products.

Application

• Polymer & Resin Synthesis: Serves as a co-monomer for producing specialty acrylic resins, adhesives, and coatings with tailored properties like flexibility and hydrophobicity.
• Organic Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of more complex molecules for agrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, and liquid crystal compounds.
• Cross-linking Agent: Functions as a reactive modifier in cross-linked polymer systems to enhance thermal and chemical resistance.
• Surface Modifier: Employed to functionalize surfaces or materials through graft polymerization.
• Lubricant & Fuel Additive Precursor: Acts as a starting material for manufacturing ester-based additives that improve performance characteristics.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Ethylacrylic Acid 98
CAS No.	3586-58-1
Molecular Formula	C5H8O2
Molecular Weight	100.12 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Ethylpropenoic Acid; 2-Ethyl-2-propenoic Acid; α-Ethylacrylic Acid; 2-Carboxy-1-butene; 2-Ethylacrylic Acid; But-1-ene-2-carboxylic Acid; (E)-2-Ethylacrylic Acid; (Z)-2-Ethylacrylic Acid
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Quality Control

Our 2-Ethylacrylic Acid 98 is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets the declared purity and specification. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing the results for identity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided and available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is 15-25°C. The product may polymerize if contaminated or exposed to elevated temperatures for prolonged periods.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.425 - 1.435
Density (20°C)	0.98 - 1.02 g/mL

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