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2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate

CAS No.: 868-77-9
Molecular Weight: 130.14 g/mol
Chemical Formula C6H10O3

Hydroxyethylmethacrylate or HEMA or Glycol monomethacrylate is the organic compound with the formula H2C=C(CH3)CO2CH2CH2OH. It is a colorless viscous liquid that readily polymerizes. 2-Hydroxyethyl methacrylate is mainly used in the manufacture of thermosetting coatings, fiber treatment agents, binders, photosensitive resins and medical polymer materials

General Properties and Specifications of 2-Hydroxyethyl methacrylate or HEMA or Glycol monomethacrylate:
Appearance: Clear Liquid.
Assay: 97% minimum.
Acidity: 0.3% maximum.
Water: 0.2% maximum.
Inhibitor: MEHQ 230 to 270 ppm.
Relative density: 1.07
Melting point: -60C literature.
Boiling point: 250C literature.
Flash point: 101C.
Solubility: Miscible in water.
Light Sensitive.