Hydroxyethyl Acrylate (HEA)
Formula:
C5H8O3
Synonyms:
2-Hydroxyethyl Acrylate; 2-hydroxyethyl ester; 2-Propenoic acid 2-hydroxyethyl ester; Ethylene glycol monoacrylate
Hydroxyethyl acrylate (HEA), also known as 2-hydroxyethyl acrylate, is a clear, colorless liquid, an ester of acrylic acid, and a monomer used in synthesizing polymers like hydrogels, coatings, and adhesives.