Compound Q&A
How is 2-Hydroxyethyl acrylate (CAS: 9051-31-4) typically synthesized?
Answer
2-Hydroxyethyl acrylate (CAS: 9051-31-4) is commonly synthesized by the esterification of acryloyl chloride with ethanol, which can be catalyzed by tertiary amines. Alternatively, it can be produced through the reaction of acrylonitrile and ethanolamine. The yield and selectivity of the reaction can be enhanced by optimizing the reaction conditions such as temperature and catalyst type.
About
CAS No
9051-31-4
English Name
2-Hydroxyethyl acrylate
Molecular Formula
C5H8O3
Molecular Weight
116.12 g/mol
SMILES
C=CC(=O)OCCO
InChIKey
OMIGHNLMNHATMP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-28 15:15
