2EHA High-Purity Acrylate Monomer | 50,000 Tons Annual Capacity

The chemical structure of 2-ethylhexyl acrylate (2EHA) is defined by the formula C11H20O2, consisting of a acrylate group (CH2=CH-COO-) attached to a 2-ethylhexyl ester chain, which gives the monomer unique properties critical to its applications. The acrylate group contains a reactive double bond (C=C), which enables 2EHA to undergo polymerization, forming long polymer chains that are essential for creating resins, emulsions, and adhesives. The 2-ethylhexyl chain—a branched alkyl group—contributes to 2EHA’s hydrophobicity, flexibility, and low glass transition temperature (Tg), properties that enhance the flexibility and weather resistance of polymers derived from it. This branched structure also reduces crystallinity in the resulting polymers, improving their ability to withstand temperature variations without cracking. The ester linkage (-COO-) connects the acrylate group to the alkyl chain, balancing reactivity with chemical stability. E Plus Chemical Co., Ltd. leverages this structure in its production of 2EHA with 99% purity, using advanced catalytic polymerization technology to ensure the integrity of the chemical structure, free from impurities that could disrupt polymerization or alter end-product properties. The specific arrangement of atoms in 2EHA makes it a valuable monomer in adhesives, where it enhances tack and peel strength, and in coatings, where it improves flexibility and durability, making it a versatile building block in acrylic polymer chemistry.