2-Hydroxyethyl methacrylate, 97%, stab. with 4-methoxyphenol

Product Code. 11481307

Brand: Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar B24260.22

Description

CAS: 868-77-9 | C6H10O3 | 130.143 g/mol

2-Hydroxyethyl methacrylate is used in UV-curable inks and coatings. It is also used in adhesives, artificial nails, dental materials and lacquers. In dentistry, it is one of the main volatile acrylates along with methyl methacrylate. Further, it is used as a monomer in the synthesis of polymers for dental prosthetics and for geotechnical grouting in construction work.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
2-Hydroxyethyl methacrylate is used in UV-curable inks and coatings. It is also used in adhesives, artificial nails, dental materials and lacquers. In dentistry, it is one of the main volatile acrylates along with methyl methacrylate. Further, it is used as a monomer in the synthesis of polymers for dental prosthetics and for geotechnical grouting in construction work.

Solubility
Slightly miscible with hot water.

Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 868-77-9
• Molecular Formula: C6H10O3
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 130.143
• MDL Number: MFCD00002863
• InChI Key: WOBHKFSMXKNTIM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate, glycol methacrylate, hydroxyethyl methacrylate, glycol monomethacrylate, hema, ethylene glycol methacrylate, 2-methacryloyloxy ethanol, 2-hydroxyethylmethacrylate, mhoromer, monomer mg-1
• PubChem CID: 13360
• ChEBI: CHEBI:34288
• IUPAC Name: 2-hydroxyethyl 2-methylprop-2-enoate
• SMILES: CC(=C)C(=O)OCCO

• Melting Point: -12°C
• Density: 1.071
• Boiling Point: 250°C
• Flash Point: 101°C (213°F)
• Odor: Ester-like
• Refractive Index: 1.453
• Quantity: 100 g
• Beilstein: 1071583
• Sensitivity: Light sensitive
• Solubility Information: Slightly miscible with hot water.
• Formula Weight: 130.14
• Percent Purity: 97%
• Chemical Name or Material: 2-Hydroxyethyl methacrylate, stabilized with ≈500ppm 4-methoxyphenol

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• 2-Hydroxyethyl methacrylate

Signal Word

• Warning

Hazard Category

• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
• Skin sensitiser Category 1

Hazard Statement

• H315-Causes skin irritation.
• H317-May cause an allergic skin reaction.
• H319-Causes serious eye irritation.

Precautionary Statement

• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : 2-Hydroxyethyl methacrylate

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only