Application Fields

Thanks to the unique activity of its bifunctional groups, ethylene glycol monoallyl ether plays an irreplaceable role in multiple fields, with core applications concentrated in polymer material modification and fine chemical synthesis:

1. Polymer Materials Field (Core Application)

Comonomer: As a hydroxyl-containing vinyl monomer, it copolymerizes with vinyl chloride, vinylidene chloride, acrylates, etc., to introduce hydroxyl side chains into the polymer. These hydroxyl groups can subsequently undergo crosslinking reactions (e.g., with isocyanates, melamine resins) to enhance the adhesion, solvent resistance, and mechanical strength of the material, used in the preparation of high-performance coatings, adhesives, and plastic films.

Waterborne Polymer Modifier: When used in synthesizing waterborne polyurethanes and waterborne epoxy resins, its double bond can participate in emulsion polymerization, while the hydroxyl group enhances the binding force between the resin and the substrate. It also improves the flexibility and water resistance of the polymer, making it suitable for eco-friendly coatings such as architectural coatings and wood finishes.

UV Curing Materials: Copolymerizing with monomers containing acrylate groups introduces hydroxyl groups, which can increase the crosslinking density and hardness of UV-curable coatings while reducing system viscosity, used in fields such as UV inks and photocurable adhesives.

2. Surfactant Field

Intermediate for synthesizing nonionic surfactants: Through ethoxylation (adding ethylene oxide), propoxylation (adding propylene oxide), or esterification reactions of the hydroxyl group, surfactants with different HLB values (Hydrophilic-Lipophilic Balance) are prepared. These can be used in detergents, emulsifiers, and textile auxiliaries (e.g., penetrants, leveling agents), and are particularly suitable for scenarios with high requirements for biodegradability.

3. Pharmaceutical and Fine Chemical Fields

Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Through reactions such as epoxidation of the double bond or acylation of the hydroxyl group, heterocyclic compounds with specific structures (e.g., oxazolidinones) are synthesized, serving as intermediates for antibacterial and antiviral drugs.

Organic Synthesis Reagent: Used for the preparation of specialty ethers and esters, or as a precursor for "hydroxyl protecting groups" (the allyl group can be removed via catalytic hydrogenation, achieving selective protection and deprotection of the hydroxyl group).

4. Other Fields

Used for preparing metal corrosion inhibitors: The hydroxyl and ether groups in the molecule can adsorb onto the metal surface, forming a protective film to inhibit metal corrosion, suitable for petroleum extraction and industrial circulating water systems;

As a coupling agent: Used to improve the compatibility between inorganic fillers (such as glass fiber, silica) and organic polymers, enhancing the mechanical properties of composite materials.

CAS NO: 111-45-5

EC NO: 203-871-7

Molecular Formula: C₅H₁₀O₂

Molecular Weight: 102.1317

Alias: Allyl hydroxyethyl ether; 2-(Allyloxy)ethanol;

Structure Formula: