2-Hydroxypropyl Acrylate (2-HPA) is used as co-monomer in the manufacture of polymers or as a chemical reactant in the manufacture of chemical intermediates. The polymers and chemical intermediates made with hydroxypropyl acrylate find applications in automotive top coatings, architectural coatings, photocure resins, and adhesives.

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Snapshot of 2-Hydroxypropyl Acrylate
           
                            Identifiers
                        
                            IUPAC Name
                            Reaction mass of 2-hydroxy-1-methylethyl acrylate and 2-hydroxypropyl acrylate
                        
                            Synonym
                            2-Propenoic acid, 2-hydroxyethyl ester
                        
                            CAS Number
                            25584-83-2
                        
                            Molecular Formula
                            C6H10O3
                        
                            Properties
                        
                            Appearance
                            colorless
                        
                            Melting Point
                            <-20°C at 1013 hPa
                        
                            Boiling Point
                            198.5°C at 1013 hPa
                        
                            Relative Density
                            1.054 g/cm³ at 20°C
                        
                            Vapor pressure
                            0.01 hPa at 20°C
                        
                            Surface Tension
                            Based on chemical structure, no surface activity is predicted
                        
                            Water Solubility
                            The substance is miscible in all proportions at 20°C
                        
                            Partition Coefficient
                            0.2 at 25°C
                        
                            Flashpoint
                            99°C @ 1013 hPa
                        
                            Flammability
                            Non-flammable
                        
                            Explosive properties
                            Non explosive
                        
                            Self-ignition temperature
                            308°C
                        
                            Hazards
                        
                            H-Phrases
                            H302; H312; H314; H317; H401; H412
                        
                                H302: Harmful if swallowed

                                H312: Harmful in contact with skin

                                H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

                                H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction

                                H401: Toxic to aquatic life

                                H412: Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects

2-Hydroxypropyl Acrylate

2-Hydroxyethyl Acrylate (2-HEA)

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