2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate

• CAT Number: R050437
• CAS Number: 868-77-9
• Molecular Formula: C6H10O3
• Molecular Weight: 130.143
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 2-Methyl-2-propenoic Acid 2-Hydroxyethyl Ester; 2-(Methacryloyloxy)ethanol; Acryester HISS; Acryester HO; Bisomer HEMA; Bisomer SR; Blemmer E; EB 109; Ethylene Glycol Methacrylate; Ethylene Glycol Monomethacrylate; GE 610; Glycol Methacrylate
• Storage: Store at -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 2-hydroxyethyl 2-methylprop-2-enoate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C6H10O3/c1-5(2)6(8)9-4-3-7/h7H,1,3-4H2,2H3
• InChIKey: WOBHKFSMXKNTIM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC(=C)C(=O)OCCO

2-Hydroxyethyl methacrylate (HEMA) is a versatile monomer used in the production of various polymers and copolymers. It contains a hydroxyethyl group (-CH2CH2OH) attached to a methacrylate backbone. HEMA is commonly employed in the manufacture of dental materials, adhesives, and coatings due to its excellent adhesion and biocompatibility properties. In addition to its industrial applications, HEMA is studied for its potential in controlled drug delivery systems and tissue engineering applications.