Ethyl Acrylate, Ethyl Acrylate Monomer, Ethyl-2-acrylate, EA, 140-88-5

Ethyl Acrylate, Ethyl Acrylate Monomer, Ethyl-2-acrylate, EA, 140-88-5

Ethyl Acrylate is an acrylate monomer with the chemical formula C5H8O2. It is the ethyl ester of acrylic acid and is commonly used in the production of polymers.

Physical Properties:

• Color: Colorless liquid

• Density: 0.917 g/cm³

• Melting Point: -71°C

• Boiling Point: 100°C

• Solubility in Water: 1.5% (at 20°C)

• Vapor Pressure: 29 mmHg (at 20°C)

Chemical Properties:

• Molecular Formula: C5H8O2

• Molecular Weight: 100.12 g/mol

• CAS Number: 140-88-5

Applications:

• Paints and Coatings: Used in the production of paints, coatings, and latex products.

• Adhesives: Used in adhesive formulations.

• Textiles: Used in textile applications.

• Plastics: Used in the production of various plastic products.

• Packaging: Used as a coating and adhesive for books, magazines, frozen food packaging, and labels.

Ethyl Acrylate is produced by the acid-catalyzed esterification of acrylic acid with ethanol. It polymerizes easily, so commercial preparations often contain polymerization inhibitors such as hydroquinone.

Ethyl Acrylate (EA) is also known by several other names:

• Ethyl-2-acrylate

• Ethyl acrylate (stabilized with hydroquinone)

• EA

• 140-88-5 (CAS number)