Phenoxyethyl acrylate

Phenoxyethyl acrylate (CAS 48145-04-6), also known commercially as 2-phenoxyethyl acrylate, is a reactive monomer used in UV-curable and radiation-curable systems.

Where is Phenoxyethyl acrylate used?

• UV-curable inks and coatings for printing and packaging: lowers formulation viscosity without sacrificing cure speed or film hardness
• Radiation-curable adhesives and pressure-sensitive adhesives: improves flexibility and substrate adhesion in the cured matrix
• Wood, plastic and metal finishing: balance of hardness and elongation
• Polymer synthesis: building block for specialty acrylate resins with aromatic character and controlled glass transition properties
• It functions as a reactive diluent and plasticizing co-monomer, reducing viscosity while contributing to the final polymer network during curing.

Good to know: Typically supplied with inhibitor added to prevent premature polymerization during storage and transport.

Commercial specifications

• Purity specifications commonly at 98% or higher
• Bulk quantities in drums and IBC totes