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Ethylene glycol dimethacrylate

(stabilised with hydroquinone monomethyl ether) for synthesis

Synonym(s):

Ethylene glycol dimethacrylate, Ethylene dimethacrylate, Polyethylene glycol

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C10H14O4
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
198.22
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352108
EC Index Number:
202-617-2

vapor pressure

<1 hPa ( 20 °C)

Quality Level

Assay

≥97.5% (GC)

form

liquid

potency

3300 mg/kg LD50, oral (Rat)

bp

240 °C/1013 hPa

mp

-20 °C

transition temp

flash point 101.5 °C

density

1.05 g/cm3 at 20 °C

storage temp.

2-30°C

InChI

1S/C10H14O4/c1-7(2)9(11)13-5-6-14-10(12)8(3)4/h1,3,5-6H2,2,4H3

InChI key

STVZJERGLQHEKB-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Application

  • Development of antioxidant and antimicrobial membranes: A study demonstrated the use of ethylene glycol dimethacrylate in the crosslinking of chitosan to develop membranes with antioxidant and antimicrobial properties for tissue regeneration (Ciarlantini et al., 2024).
  • Improving hydrogel properties: Research highlighted the benefits of incorporating ethylene glycol dimethacrylate in NVCL-NIPAm hydrogels, enhancing swelling behaviors and mechanical properties for biomedical applications (Tie et al., 2024).
  • Synthesis of high-performance polymers: Ethylene glycol dimethacrylate was utilized to fabricate surface molecularly imprinted polymer membranes for the selective separation and extraction of pharmaceutical compounds, showcasing its role in high-performance polymer synthesis (Zhao et al., 2024).
  • Dual-functional polymer applications: A study reported on the use of ethylene glycol dimethacrylate in the development of dual-functional molecularly imprinted polymers integrated with carbon dots for detecting and adsorbing contaminants in food, demonstrating its versatility in environmental and food safety applications (Wang et al., 2024).
  • Advanced sensing materials: The crosslinking properties of ethylene glycol dimethacrylate were explored in the development of a quartz crystal microbalance sensor, improving its application in food analysis and showcasing its effectiveness in sensor technology (Demir et al., 2024).

Analysis Note

Assay (GC, area%): ≥ 97.5 % (a/a)
Density (d 20 °C/ 4 °C): 1.048 - 1.051
Identity (IR): passes test
The material is stabilised with hydroquinone monomethyl ether.
At time of analytical testing a content of >10 ppm stabiliser was determined.

Pictograms

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Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Skin Sens. 1 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

219.2 °F - Pensky-Martens closed cup

Flash Point(C)

104 °C - Pensky-Martens closed cup


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