Description

3-Hydroxy-Acrylic Acid Ethyl Ester is a versatile bifunctional monomer featuring both a hydroxyl group and an acrylate moiety. This unique structure makes it a valuable building block for synthesizing polymers with tailored properties such as enhanced adhesion, crosslinking capability, and hydrophilicity. It is essential for R&D chemists and production engineers in the polymer, coatings, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop advanced materials.

Application

• UV-Curable Resins & Coatings: Acts as a reactive diluent and crosslinker, contributing to improved film flexibility and adhesion.
• Acrylic Polymer Modification: Used to introduce pendant hydroxyl groups into acrylic copolymer chains for subsequent crosslinking or to improve compatibility with other resins.
• Hydrogel Synthesis: Serves as a key monomer for creating hydrophilic and swellable polymer networks used in biomedical and personal care applications.
• Adhesive Formulations: Enhances the performance of pressure-sensitive and structural adhesives by providing polar functionality for better substrate bonding.
• Specialty Monomers for R&D: A crucial intermediate in organic synthesis and material science research for developing novel functional polymers.
• Surface Modifiers: Used in the production of surface-active agents and additives for textiles, leather, and paper processing.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Hydroxy-Acrylic Acid Ethyl Ester
CAS No.	89579-67-9
Molecular Formula	C5H8O3
Molecular Weight	116.12 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 3-Hydroxyacrylate; 3-Hydroxyacrylic Acid Ethyl Ester; 2-Propenoic acid, 3-hydroxy-, ethyl ester; Ethyl 3-hydroxypropenoate; β-Hydroxyacrylic Acid Ethyl Ester
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Quality Control

Our 3-Hydroxy-Acrylic Acid Ethyl Ester is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for purity, identity, and stability. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting these results are available for every shipment upon request, providing full traceability and compliance assurance for your quality protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in opaque packaging or stored in darkness.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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