2-Ethylhexyl Acrylate
2-Ethylhexyl acrylate (2EHA) is used in the production of coatings and inks, adhesives, sealants, plastics and elastomers.
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| Identifiers | |
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| IUPAC Name | Tert-Butyl Acrylate |
| Synonym | 2-Propenoic acid, 1,1-dimethylethyl ester |
| CAS Number | 1663-39-4 |
| Molecular Formula | C7H12O2 |
| Properties | |
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| Appearance | clear, colorless liquid |
| Melting Point | -69 °C |
| Boiling Point | 119.2°C at 1013 hPa |
| Relative Density | 0.87 g/cm³ at 20°C |
| Vapor pressure | 20 hPa at 23.4°C |
| Surface Tension | not surface active |
| Water Solubility | approx. 2 g/L at 20°C |
| Partition Coefficient | 2.32 at 25°C |
| Flashpoint | 14°C at 1013 hPa |
| Flammability | Highly flammable upon ignition |
| Explosive properties | Non explosive |
| Self-ignition temperature | 400°C |
| Hazards | |
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| H-Phrases | H225; H302; H312; H315; H317; H331; H335; H401; H411 |
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H225: Highly flammable liquid and vapour H302: Harmful if swallowed H312: Harmful in contact with skin H315: Causes skin irritation H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction H331: Toxic in inhaled H335: May cause respiratory irritation H401: Toxic to aquatic life H411: Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects |
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