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Sigma-Aldrich

2-Hydroxyethyl methacrylate

(stabilised with hydroquinone monomethyl ether) for synthesis

Synonym(s):

2-Hydroxyethyl methacrylate, 2-Hydroxyethyl 2-methylpropenoate, HEMA, Methacrylic acid 2-hydroxyethyl ester

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
CH2=C(CH3)COOCH2CH2OH
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
130.14
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352108
EC Index Number:
212-782-2
NACRES:
NA.22

vapor pressure

1.3 hPa ( 20 °C)

Quality Level

assay

≥97.0% (GC)

form

liquid

potency

5050 mg/kg LD50, oral (Rat)
>3000 mg/kg LD50, skin (Rabbit)

bp

250 °C/1013 hPa

mp

-60 °C

transition temp

flash point 101 °C

density

1.07 g/cm3 at 20 °C

storage temp.

2-30°C

InChI

1S/C6H10O3/c1-5(2)6(8)9-4-3-7/h7H,1,3-4H2,2H3

InChI key

WOBHKFSMXKNTIM-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Application

  • Preparation and application of naringenin imprinted cryogel membranes for selectively separation of naringenin from natural environment: This study focuses on using 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate as a co-monomer in cryogels designed for specific molecule adsorption from natural sources (E Demirtaş, M Odabaşı - 2024, Springer).
  • Metallization of polypropylene substrates through surface functionalization and physical vapor deposition of chromium coatings: Investigates the enhancement of adhesive properties on polypropylene substrates using 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate, advancing material engineering and surface treatments (N Fumagalli et al., 2024, Elsevier).

Analysis Note

Assay (GC, area%): ≥ 97.0 % (a/a)
Density (d 20 °C/ 4 °C): 1.069 - 1.072
Identity (IR): passes test

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Warning

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - Skin Sens. 1

Storage Class

10 - Combustible liquids

wgk_germany

WGK 1

flash_point_f

222.8 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

106 °C - closed cup


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