Product Description
Basic Information
- Product Name:Ethylene Glycol Dimethacrylate
- Molecular Formula: C10H14O4
- Molecular Weight: 198.22 g/mol
- CAS Number: 97-90-5
- Structure:CH2=C(CH3)COOCH2CH2OOC(CH3)=CH2
Physical Properties
Property |
Data |
Appearance |
Colorless to light yellow liquid |
Odor |
Faint acrid smell |
Melting Point |
-40°C |
Boiling Point |
260°C (decomposes); 133°C at 10 mmHg |
Density |
1.05 g/cm³ at 25°C |
Solubility |
Slightly soluble in water; miscible with organic solvents (e.g., ethanol, acetone, chloroform) |
Chemical Structure and Reactivity
- Key Features: Contains two methacrylate groups (CH2=C(CH3COO-) linked by an ethylene glycol chain, making it a bifunctional monomer.
- Polymerization:
- Undergoes free-radical polymerization (initiated by heat, light, or initiators like AIBN) to form cross-linked polymers.
- The double bonds react with other monomers (e.g., methyl methacrylate) to create copolymers with high mechanical strength and chemical resistance.
Applications
- Polymer Chemistry
- Crosslinking Agent: Used in synthesizing:
- Dental resins (e.g., composite fillings) for hardness and durability;
- Ion-exchange resins for water treatment;
- Hydrogels for biomedical applications (e.g., drug delivery systems).
- 3D Printing: As a component in photopolymer resins for stereolithography (SLA) due to its rapid curing property.
- Material Science
- Reinforces plastics and coatings, improving resistance to solvents and heat.
- Used in the production of microbeads for chromatography and cosmetics (e.g., exfoliants).
- Biomedical Field
- Prepares porous scaffolds for tissue engineering and controlled-release drug carriers.
Safety and Handling
- Hazards:
- Irritant to skin, eyes, and respiratory tract; may cause allergic reactions (e.g., dermatitis) upon prolonged exposure.
- Toxic if ingested; vapor is harmful when inhaled.
- Flammable; vapor forms explosive mixtures with air.
- Precautions:
- Use in fume hoods with proper ventilation; wear gloves, goggles, and lab coats.
- Avoid contact with skin and eyes; rinse immediately with water if exposed.
- Store in a cool, dry place away from light and heat, with inhibitors (e.g., MEHQ) to prevent polymerization.
- Regulations: Classified as a hazardous substance (e.g., EU CLP: H226, H315, H317, H335).
Product Parameters
Packaging & Shipping
Liquid products |
Drum of 5kg ,10 kg ,25 kg ,50 kg 200 kg ,250 kg . 1000 kg IBC drum. TANK with 20 tons ,25 tons . |
Solid products |
Bag of 1 kg ,2 kg ,5 kg ,25 kg ,500kg ,1000 kg . Drum of 25 kg and 50 kg. |
Packaging can be customized according to customer requirements.
Company Profile
Qingdao Jinyu Chemical Co., LTD,which is located in Qingdao City, China, with registered capital of RMB 10 million, is a dynamic chemical import and export enterprise with customer demand as its own responsibility. The founder has been engaged in the chemical industry for more than 20 years. With professional technical and marketing personnel, diversified cooperative factories with synthetic technology and efficient logistics management, we provide services to customers all over the world. After years of hard work, we have selected a number of excellent chemical production cooperative enterprises in China. These enterprises have their own advantages in different chemical synthesis fields. They have passed the strict inspection of suppliers by many customers and formed a long-term and stable strategic partnership with customers. With our partners' excellent equipment, well-trained employees and mature technology, we also continue to provide customers with more products.



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