Description
2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, 4-hydroxyphenyl ester (CAS No. 31480-93-0), also known as 4-hydroxyphenyl methacrylate, is a high-purity methacrylate derivative widely utilized in polymer chemistry and material science. This compound features a reactive methacryloyl group and a phenolic hydroxyl group, making it an ideal monomer for synthesizing advanced polymers with tailored properties such as UV curability, biocompatibility, and adhesion enhancement. With a molecular formula of C10H10O3 and a molecular weight of 178.18 g/mol, it is commonly employed in dental resins, photoresists, and functional coatings. Our product is rigorously tested for purity (>98%) and stabilized with MEHQ to ensure optimal shelf-life and performance in demanding applications.
Properties
- CAS Number: 31480-93-0
- Complexity: 202
- IUPAC Name: (4-hydroxyphenyl) 2-methylprop-2-enoate
- InChI: InChI=1S/C10H10O3/c1-7(2)10(12)13-9-5-3-8(11)4-6-9/h3-6,11H,1H2,2H3
- InChI Key: PJMXUSNWBKGQEZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- Exact Mass: 178.062994177
- Molecular Formula: C10H10O3
- Molecular Weight: 178.18
- SMILES: CC(=C)C(=O)OC1=CC=C(C=C1)O
- Topological: 46.5
- Monoisotopic Mass: 178.062994177
- Synonyms: 31480-93-0, 2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, 4-hydroxyphenyl ester, EINECS 250-652-7, DTXSID1067627, DTXCID6038374, 4-hydroxyphenyl methacrylate, p-Hydroxyphenyl methacrylate, (4-hydroxyphenyl) 2-methylprop-2-enoate, 4-hydroxyphenylmethacrylate, 4-methacryloxyphenol, 4-hydroxyphenyl 2-methylprop-2-enoate, 2-Propenoic acid,2-methyl-, 4-hydroxyphenyl ester, 4-methacryloyloxyphenol, Hydrochinone Methacrylate, SCHEMBL72362, EX-A6029, MFCD00227728, AKOS006272202, FH46020, BS-45268, DB-218939, CS-0158714, NS00029112, 4-Hydroxyphenyl methacrylatestabilized with MQ), E81961
4-Hydroxyphenyl methacrylate is extensively used as a crosslinking agent in dental restorative materials and adhesives due to its excellent polymerization properties. It serves as a key monomer in UV-curable coatings and inks, providing enhanced durability and chemical resistance. Researchers also leverage its phenolic functionality for synthesizing specialty polymers with applications in biomedical devices and drug delivery systems.
Safety and Hazards
GHS Hazard Statements
- H315 (100%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
- H319 (100%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
Precautionary Statements
- P264, P264+P265, P280, P302+P352, P305+P351+P338, P321, P332+P317, P337+P317, and P362+P364
Hazard Classes and Categories
- Skin Irrit. 2 (100%)
- Eye Irrit. 2 (100%)
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