Ethyl Acrylate, CAS Number: 140-88-5
Ethyl Acrylate, also known as Acrylic Acid Ethyl Ester, Ethyl 2-Propenoate or Ethyl Propenoate, is an important organic chemical belonging to the acrylic ester family. It is a colorless, volatile liquid with a characteristic sharp, pungent odor. Its molecular formula is C5H8O2, and its molecular weight is 100.12 g/mol. Ethyl Acrylate contains a reactive carbon-carbon double bond and an ester functional group, making it an important monomer for polymerization and copolymerization processes.
Ethyl acrylate is a colorless volatile liquid with a pungent smell and can be used as an important component in synthetic adhesives, coatings, plastics and textile auxilaries.
Polymeric synthetic material monomer, copolymer with ethylene is a hot melt adhesive;Copolymer with 5% chloroethylvinyl ether is a kind of synthetic rubber with good oil resistance and heat resistance, which can replace nitrile butadiene rubber in some cases.Excellent and stable product index.
Product Chemical Properties
Chemical Name: Ethyl Acrylate
CAS Number: 140-88-5
EC Number: 205-438-8
Molecular Formula: C5H8O2
Molecular Weight: 100.12 g/mol
IUPAC Name: Ethyl Prop-2-Enoate
Synonyms: Acrylic Acid Ethyl Ester, Ethyl 2-Propenoate, Ethyl Propenoate, 2-Propenoic Acid Ethyl Ester, Ethyl Acrylic Ester, EA

Product Technical Specification
Appearance: Colorless clear liquid, free of suspended solids
Color (APHA, Pt-Co): ≤10
Purity (GC): ≥99.5 %
Water content: ≤0.10 %
Acidity (as acrylic acid): ≤0.01 %
Inhibitor MEHQ: 10~20 ppm (typical 15±5 ppm)
Density @20℃: 0.920~0.924 g/cm³
Refractive index n₂₀/D: 1.405~1.407
Applications of Ethyl Acrylate
Ethyl acrylate is used to prepare coatings, adhesives, leather processing agents, textile additives, paint additives and so on.
Packaging
180kg/drum, 21MT/ISO Tank.
Production Capacity
85000MT/year.
Storage Requirements
Store Ethyl Acrylate in approved, tightly closed containers in a cool, well-ventilated area. Protect the product from direct sunlight, excessive heat, sparks, open flames, and other ignition sources.
Ethyl Acrylate Bulk Supply from China
Hosea Chem supports industrial sourcing inquiries for Ethyl Acrylate (CAS 140-88-5), also known as Acrylic Acid Ethyl Ester or Ethyl 2-Propenoate. This important acrylic monomer is widely used in acrylic polymer production, acrylic resins, coatings, paints, adhesives, sealants, textile finishing, paper coatings, leather finishing, and specialty chemical manufacturing.