2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate

A summary of the most common chemical descriptors (InChI Key and SMILES codes) for 2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate are summarized together with 3D and 2D structures and relevant physico-chemical properties.

What is the 2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate?

The molecule 2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate presents a molecular formula of C6H10O3 and its IUPAC name is 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate.

2-Hydroxyethyl methacrylate is a molecule with the chemical formula C5H8O2. It is a clear, colorless liquid with a slightly sweet odor. It is soluble in water and is used in a variety of industries, including the cosmetics and pharmaceutical industries..

2-Hydroxyethyl methacrylate is used as a monomer in the production of a variety of polymers. These polymers are used in a wide range of applications, including adhesives, coatings, and sealants..

2-Hydroxyethyl methacrylate is also used as a crosslinking agent in the production of acrylic resins. These resins are used in a variety of applications, including coatings, adhesives, and sealants..

2-Hydroxyethyl methacrylate is a skin and eye irritant. It lies as a flammable liquid and should be stored in a cool, dry place..

3D structure

Cartesian coordinates

Geometry of 2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate in x, y and z coordinates (Å units) to copy/paste elsewhere. Generated with Open Babel software.

2D drawing

 

2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate WOBHKFSMXKNTIM-UHFFFAOYSA-N chemical compound 2D structure molecule svg
2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate

 

Molecule descriptors

 
IUPAC name2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate
InChI codeInChI=1S/C2H2F3I/c3-2(4,5)1-6/h1H2
InChI KeyWOBHKFSMXKNTIM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILESC(=O)(C(=C)C)OCCO

Other names (synonyms)

IUPAC nomenclature provides a standardized method for naming chemical compounds. Although this system is widely used in chemistry, many chemical compounds have also other names commonly used in different contexts. These synonyms can come from a variety of sources and are used for a variety of purposes.

One common source of synonyms for chemical compounds is the common or trivial names, assigned on the basis of appearance, properties, or origin of the molecule.

Another source of synonyms are historical or obsolete names employed in the past, however replaced nowadays by more modern or standardized names.

In addition to common and historical names, chemical compounds may also have synonyms that are specific to a particular field or industry.

Reference codes for other databases

There exist several different chemical codes commonly used in orded to identify molecules:

Physico-Chemical properties

IUPAC name2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate
Molecular formulaC6H10O3
Molecular weight130.142
Melting point (ºC)-
Boiling point (ºC)-
Density (g/cm3)1.030
Molar refractivity32.93
LogP0.1
Topological polar surface area-

LogP and topological polar surface area (TPSA) values were estimated using Open Babel software.

The n-octanol/water partition coeficient (Kow) data is applied in toxicology and drug research. Kow values are used, to guess the environmental fate of persistent organic pollutants. High partition coefficients values, tend to accumulate in the fatty tissue of organisms. Molecules with a log(Kow) (or LogP) greater than 5 are considered to bioaccumulate.

TPSA values are the sum of the surface area over all polar atoms or molecules, mainly oxygen and nitrogen, also including hydrogen atoms.

In medicinal chemistry, TPSA is used to assess the ability of a drug to permeabilise cells.

For molecules to penetrate the blood-brain barrier (and act on receptors in the central nervous system), TPSA values below 90 Å2 are required. Thus, molecules with a polar surface area greater than 140 Å2 tend to be poorly permeable to cell membranes.