N-Butyl Acrylate
Butyl acrylate (nBA) is used in the production of coatings, elastomers, adhesives, thickeners, surfactants, fibers, plastics, textiles and inks.
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| Identifiers | |
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| IUPAC Name | Butyl Acrylate |
| Synonym | 2-Propenoic acid, butyl ester |
| CAS Number | 141-32-2 |
| Molecular Formula | C7H12O2 |
| Properties | |
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| Appearance | clear, colorless liquid |
| Melting Point | -64.6°C |
| Boiling Point | 147°C at 1013 hPa |
| Relative Density | 0.9 g/cm³ @ 20°C |
| Vapor pressure | 5 hPa at 22.5°C |
| Surface Tension | not surface active |
| Water Solubility | 1.7 g/L at 20°C |
| Partition Coefficient | 2.38 at 25°C |
| Flashpoint | 37°C at 1013 hPa |
| Flammability | Flammable upon ignition |
| Explosive properties | Non explosive |
| Self-ignition temperature | 292°C at 1013 hPa |
| Hazards | |
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| H-Phrases | H226; H303; H313; H315; H317; H319; H332; H335; H401; H412 |
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H226: Flammable liquid and vapour H303: May be harmful if swallowed H313: May be harmful in contact with skin H315: Causes skin irritation H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction H319: Causes serious eye irritation H332: Harmful if inhaled H335: May cause respiratory irritation H401: Toxic to aquatic life H412: Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects |
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