Description

Diethylene glycol monomethacrylate (CAS: 2351-43-1) is a high-purity, versatile monomer extensively utilized in polymer chemistry and material science. With the molecular formula C₈H₁₄O₄ and IUPAC name 2-(2-hydroxyethoxy)ethyl 2-methylprop-2-enoate, this compound features a reactive methacrylate group and a hydrophilic diethylene glycol segment, making it ideal for synthesizing hydrophilic polymers, hydrogels, and crosslinked networks. Its bifunctional nature allows for copolymerization with other monomers to tailor material properties such as flexibility, solubility, and biocompatibility. Suitable for advanced applications in coatings, adhesives, biomedical devices, and contact lenses, this product is rigorously tested for consistency, low impurities, and optimal performance. Packaged under inert conditions to ensure stability and shelf life.

Properties

• CAS Number: 2351-43-1
• Complexity: 153
• IUPAC Name: 2-(2-hydroxyethoxy)ethyl 2-methylprop-2-enoate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H14O4/c1-7(2)8(10)12-6-5-11-4-3-9/h9H,1,3-6H2,2H3
• InChI Key: OLQFXOWPTQTLDP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Exact Mass: 174.08920892
• Molecular Formula: C8H14O4
• Molecular Weight: 174.19
• SMILES: CC(=C)C(=O)OCCOCCO
• Topological: 55.8
• Monoisotopic Mass: 174.08920892
• Synonyms: 2351-43-1, 2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, 2-(2-hydroxyethoxy)ethyl ester, DIETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOMETHACRYLATE, PEG-2 methacrylate, Blemmer PE-90, 39OR3N38G8, DTXSID10619480, DTXCID901775992, 800-422-2, 2-(2-hydroxyethoxy)ethyl 2-methylprop-2-enoate, DIETHYLENEGLYCOLMONO-METHACRYLATE, Diethylene glycol mono-methacrylate, 2-(2-hydroxyethoxy)ethyl methacrylate, SCHEMBL33374, diethylene glycol methacrylate, UNII-39OR3N38G8, AKOS005137986, 2-(2-hydroxy-ethoxy)-ethyl methacrylate, AS-70736, METHACRYLIC ACID DIETHYLENEGLYCOL ESTER, D81872, Q63398360

Application

Diethylene glycol monomethacrylate is widely employed as a crosslinking agent in the production of hydrogels for biomedical applications, including drug delivery systems and wound dressings. Its hydrophilic properties make it valuable in formulating water-soluble resins and coatings for industrial and consumer products. Additionally, it serves as a key monomer in the synthesis of specialty polymers for contact lenses and dental materials due to its biocompatibility and adjustable mechanical properties.

Safety and Hazards

GHS Hazard Statements

• H315 (85.9%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
• H317 (100%): May cause an allergic skin reaction [Warning Sensitization, Skin]
• H319 (100%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
• H335 (18.2%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]
• H336 (18.2%): May cause drowsiness or dizziness [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Narcotic effects]

Precautionary Statements

• P261, P264, P264+P265, P271, P272, P280, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P319, P321, P332+P317, P333+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P403+P233, P405, and P501

Hazard Classes and Categories

• Skin Irrit. 2 (85.9%)
• Skin Sens. 1 (100%)
• Eye Irrit. 2 (100%)
• STOT SE 3 (18.2%)
• STOT SE 3 (18.2%)

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