OPPEA O-Phenylphenoxyethyl Acrylate CAS 72009-86-0

O-Phenylphenoxyethyl Acrylate (OPPEA)

CAS No. 72009-86-0

Chemical Name O-Phenylphenoxyethyl Acrylate

Chemical Synonyms 2-(o-Phenylphenoxy)ethyl acrylate; Ethoxylated o-phenylphenol acrylate; Polyethylene glycol o-phenylphenyl ether acrylate; A-LEN-10; Photomer 4135

Molecular Formula C₁₇H₁₆O₃

Molecular Weight 268.31 g/mol

Product Properties

High-refractive-index monofunctional acrylate monomer. Colorless to pale-yellow clear liquid. Refractive index (nD²⁵) ≈ 1.576. Viscosity 120–150 cps @ 25°C. Tg ≈ 32–33°C. Low odor, excellent adhesion, good dilution and flexibility. Fast UV/EB curing response.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area. Keep container tightly sealed and protected from direct sunlight and heat sources.

Packing

Standard: 200 kg steel drum / plastic drum. Custom packaging available upon request.

Application

Optical films: prism sheets, diffuser films. Coatings for optical fibers and plastics. UV/EB-curable inks (including inkjet). Adhesives and optical lenses.

Product Specification

| Parameter | Specification |

| Appearance | Clear, transparent liquid |

| Color (APHA) | ≤ 100 |

| Viscosity (cps, 25°C) | 50–250 |

| Refractive Index (nD²⁵) | ≈ 1.577 |

| Moisture (%) | ≤ 0.3 |

| Acid Value (mgKOH/g) | ≤ 0.3 |

| Surface Tension (dyne/cm) | 42.0 |

| Inhibitor (MEHQ, ppm) | 100–300 |

| Functionality (theoretical) | 1 |

| Tg (°C) | 33 |

Features at a glance: high refractive index · strong adhesion · low odor · fast curing · good flexibility