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2-Hydroxyethyl acrylate

CAS No.
818-61-1
Chemical Name:
2-Hydroxyethyl acrylate
Synonyms
HEA;HEA;HEA;Hydroxyethyl acrylate;Bisomer 2HEA;hydroxyethylacrylate;2-Hydroxyethylacrylat;2-(Acryloyloxy)ethanol;2-hydroxyethyl prop-2-enoate;2-HYDROXYETHYL ACRYLATE, STAB.
CBNumber:
CB8178916
Molecular Formula:
C5H8O3
Molecular Weight:
116.12
MDL Number:
MFCD00002865
MOL File:
818-61-1.mol
MSDS File:
SDS
TDS File:
TDS
Last updated:2026-06-24 18:39:39

2-Hydroxyethyl acrylate Properties

Melting point -60 °C
Boiling point 90-92 °C12 mm Hg(lit.)
Density 1.106 g/mL at 20 °C
vapor density >1 (vs air)
vapor pressure <0.1 mm Hg ( 20 °C)
refractive index n20/D 1.45(lit.)
Flash point 209 °F
storage temp. 2-8°C
form Oily Liquid
pka 13.85±0.10(Predicted)
color Yellow to brown
Viscosity 7.56 cp (15.5C)
Water Solubility soluble
FreezingPoint -35
Sensitive Light Sensitive
BRN 969853
Henry's Law Constant 1.2×103 mol/(m3Pa) at 25℃, HSDB (2015)
Exposure limits ACGIH: TWA 5 mg/m3
NIOSH: TWA 5 mg/m3
Cosmetics Ingredients Functions FILM FORMING
InChI 1S/C5H8O3/c1-2-5(7)8-4-3-6/h2,6H,1,3-4H2
InChIKey OMIGHNLMNHATMP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES OCCOC(=O)C=C
LogP -0.17 at 25℃
CAS DataBase Reference 818-61-1(CAS DataBase Reference)
Indirect Additives used in Food Contact Substances 2-HYDROXYETHYL ACRYLATE
FDA 21 CFR 175.105; 176.170; 176.180
EWG's Food Scores 2
FDA UNII 25GT92NY0C
NIST Chemistry Reference 2-Propenoic acid, 2-hydroxyethyl ester(818-61-1)
EPA Substance Registry System 2-Hydroxyethyl acrylate (818-61-1)
UNSPSC Code 12162002
NACRES NA.23

SAFETY

Risk and Safety Statements

Symbol(GHS)  Corrosion (GHS05)Skull and Crossbones (GHS06)Environment (GHS09)
GHS05,GHS06,GHS09
Signal word  Danger
Hazard statements  H302-H311-H314-H317-H410
Precautionary statements  P261-P273-P280-P301+P312-P303+P361+P353-P305+P351+P338
PPE Faceshields, Gloves, Goggles, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter
Hazard Codes  T,N
Risk Statements  24-34-43-50-20/22-22
Safety Statements  26-36/39-45-61-36/37/39
RIDADR  UN 2927 6.1/PG 2
WGK Germany  3
RTECS  AT1750000
8
TSCA  TSCA listed
HazardClass  8
PackingGroup  II
HS Code  29161290
Storage Class 6.1A - Combustible acute toxic Cat. 1 and 2
very toxic hazardous materials
Hazard Classifications Acute Tox. 3 Dermal
Acute Tox. 4 Oral
Aquatic Acute 1
Aquatic Chronic 3
Eye Dam. 1
Skin Corr. 1B
Skin Sens. 1
Hazardous Substances Data 818-61-1(Hazardous Substances Data)
REACH Registrations Active
NFPA 704
1
2 1

2-Hydroxyethyl acrylate price More Price(39)

Manufacturer Product number Product description CAS number Packaging Price Updated Buy
Sigma-Aldrich 292818 2-Hydroxyethyl acrylate 96%, contains 200-650 ppm monomethyl ether hydroquinone as inhibitor 818-61-1 1l $192 2026-04-30 Buy
Sigma-Aldrich 292818 2-Hydroxyethyl acrylate 96%, contains 200-650 ppm monomethyl ether hydroquinone as inhibitor 818-61-1 18l $763 2026-04-30 Buy
TCI Chemical A0743 2-Hydroxyethyl Acrylate (stabilized with MEHQ) >95.0%(GC) 818-61-1 25mL $36 2026-04-30 Buy
TCI Chemical A0743 2-Hydroxyethyl Acrylate (stabilized with MEHQ) >95.0%(GC) 818-61-1 500mL $65 2026-04-30 Buy
Usbiological 279653 2-Hydroxyethylacrylate Asreported 818-61-1 250g $326 2026-06-03 Buy
Product number Packaging Price Buy
292818 1l $192 Buy
292818 18l $763 Buy
A0743 25mL $36 Buy
A0743 500mL $65 Buy
279653 250g $326 Buy

2-Hydroxyethyl acrylate Chemical Properties, Uses, Production

Description

2-Hydroxyethyl acrylate (HEA) forms homopolymers and copolymers. HEA is used mainly either as a co-monomer in the manufacture of polymers or as a chemical reactant in the manufacture of chemical intermediates. In the manufacture of polymers, HEA can be co-polymerized with acrylic acid, acrylates, methacrylates, vinyl acetate, vinyl chloride, vinylidene chloride, styrene, butadiene, and the like. Co-reactants with HEA include aromatic and aliphatic isocyanates, anhydrides, and epoxides. The polymers and chemical intermediates made with HEA find applications in automotive top coatings, architectural coatings, photocure resins, and adhesives. Globally about half of the HEA produced is used in the production of acrylic enamels for the automotive industry, where a clear topcoat is applied to a pigmented base coat to increase corrosion protection and durability.

Chemical Properties

Hydroxyethyl acrylate is a clear colorless liquid. miscible with water, soluble in general organic solvents. The commodity generally contains 400ppm of hydroquinone methylether, a polymerization inhibitor. Hydroxyethyl acrylate is a difunctional acrylate monomer with the characteristic high reactivity. Hydroxyethyl acrylate is used in a crylics for coatings, adhesives and UV reacitve oligomers. It can be used for crosslinking with isocyantes or melamines.

Uses

As a reactive monomer 2-Hydroxyethyl acrylate is used as a crosslinking agent for resins, plastics and rubber modifiers. Further, it is used in the synthesis of amphilic block copolymers by nitroxide mediated living radical polymerization. In addition to this, it is used to prepare tuned poly(hydroxyethyl acrylate) by atom transfer radical polymerization.

Uses

2-Hydroxyethyl acrylate is an acrylic monomer for use in UV inks, adhesives, lacquers, artificial nails, etc.

Application

2-Hydroxyethyl acrylate (HEA) is a monomer that is widely used in the field of material synthesis for the production of various types of polymers, such as hydrogels, coatings, adhesives, and thermosets. Its versatility lies in its ability to copolymerize with a variety of monomers, resulting in a wide range of polymer properties and applications. Its main use is in the production of hydrogels, which are highly absorbent and can be used in wound dressings, contact lenses, drug delivery systems, and other biomedical applications. Additionally, 2-hydroxyethyl acrylate-based coatings and adhesives are used in various surface modification and bonding applications, owing to their excellent adhesion, flexibility, and chemical resistance properties.

Definition

ChEBI: 2-Hydroxyethyl acrylate is a functional monomer for the manufacture of thermosetting acrylic resins.

General Description

A clear colorless liquid. Less dense than water. Vapors heavier than air. Corrosive to tissue. Flash point 120°F. May polymerize exothermically if heated or contaminated. If the polymerization takes place inside a container, the container may rupture violently. Used to make plastics.

Air & Water Reactions

Flammable. Slightly soluble in water.

Reactivity Profile

A functional monomer of thermosetting acrylic resins.

Health Hazard

Inhalation causes irritation of nose and throat. Contact with liquid irritates eyes and skin.

Fire Hazard

Behavior in Fire: Containers may explode

Flammability and Explosibility

Non flammable

Potential Exposure

2-Hydroxyethyl acrylate is contained in Lowicryl 4KM and K11M resins. It caused contact dermatitis in workers embedding media for electron microscopy. It may also be contained in ultraviolet-curable nail gel used for photobonded sculptured nails.

Toxics Screening Level

The Initial Threshold Screening Level (ITSL) 2-hydroxyethyl acrylate is 1 μg/m3 with annual averaging time.

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Synthesis of 2-Hydroxyethyl acrylate from Ethylene oxide and Acrylic acid
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Q:What are 2-Hydroxyethyl acrylate's uses? Is it toxicity?Zora - Mar 10,2026
A:2-Hydroxyethyl acrylate is an acrylic monomer for use in UV inks, adhesives, lacquers, coatings, sealants and some personal care products like artificial nails. Further research may identify additional product or industrial usages of this chemical. 2-Hydroxyethyl acrylate has toxicity by Ingestion: Grade 2; oral LD50 = 1,070 mg/kg (rat).Inhalation causes irritation of nose and throat. Contact with liquid irritates eyes and skin.

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