2-Hydroxyethyl methacrylate
Also known as: 2-Hydroxyethyl 2-methylacrylate, 2-Hydroxyethyl-2-methyl-2-propenoate, 2-Methyl-2-propenoic acid, 2-hydroxyethyl ester, Ethylene glycol monomethacrylate, Glycol methacrylate, HEMA, Hydroxyethyl methacrylate, Methacrylic acid 2-hydroxyethyl ester, 2-(Methacryloyloxy)ethanol, 1,2-Ethanediol, mono(2-methyl)-2-propenoate-, BisoMer SR, GE 610, GMA
2-Hydroxyethyl methacrylate (CAS 868-77-9) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C6H10O3 and a molecular weight of 130.14 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of -12 °C, a boiling point of 189.0±0.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.1±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 97.2±0.0 °C. It is classified under GHS with signal word Warning and hazard statements H315 — Causes skin irritation, H317 — May cause an allergic skin reaction and H319 — Causes serious eye irritation. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 868-77-9
- Jingsj CID
- J-44541-0
- Molecular Formula
- C6H10O3
- Molecular Weight
- 130.14 g/mol
- Category
- Organic Acids
- Last updated
- 8/21/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | -12 °C |
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| Boiling Point | 189.0±0.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
| Density | 1.1±0.1 g/cm3 |
| Flash Point | 97.2±0.0 °C |
| Exact Mass | 130.062988 |
| PSA | 46.53000 |
| LogP | 0.50 |
| Additional Property | 5 (vs air) |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.2±0.7 mmHg at 25°C |
| Refractive Index | 1.443 |
| Additional Property | soluble |
GHS Safety & Compliance
- H315 — Causes skin irritation
- H317 — May cause an allergic skin reaction
- H319 — Causes serious eye irritation
Activity & Biological Data
| Additional Information | [1]. André Jochums, et al. Influence of 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate (HEMA) exposure on angiogenic differentiation of dental pulp stem cells (DPSCs). Dent Mater. 2021 Mar;37(3):534-546. |
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Customs & Trade Information
| HS Code | 2916140000 |
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| Summary | 2916140000. other esters of methacrylic acid. VAT:17.0%. Tax rebate rate:13.0%. . MFN tariff:6.5%. General tariff:80.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of 2-Hydroxyethyl methacrylate?
The CAS number of 2-Hydroxyethyl methacrylate is 868-77-9.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of 2-Hydroxyethyl methacrylate?
2-Hydroxyethyl methacrylate has molecular formula C6H10O3 and molecular weight 130.14 g/mol.
Is 2-Hydroxyethyl methacrylate hazardous?
2-Hydroxyethyl methacrylate has GHS signal word Warning and hazard statements H315 — Causes skin irritation; H317 — May cause an allergic skin reaction; H319 — Causes serious eye irritation.
What are the upstream and downstream products of 2-Hydroxyethyl methacrylate?
For 2-Hydroxyethyl methacrylate, Upstream Products: Ethylene oxide, Methacrylic acid, 2-Hydroxyisobutyric acid; Downstream Products: Tris[2-(methacryloyloxy)ethyl] phosphate, Ethylene glycol methacrylate phosphate, Bis[2-(methacryloyloxy)ethyl] phosphate.
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