Methyl Acrylate
Methyl Acrylate (MA) is used in the production of coatings, elastomers, adhesives, thickeners, surfactants, fibers, plastics, textiiles and inks.
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| Identifiers | |
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| IUPAC Name | Methyl Acrylate |
| Synonym | 2-Propenoic acid, methyl ester |
| CAS Number | 96-33-3 |
| Molecular Formula | C4H6O2 |
| Properties | |
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| Appearance | clear, colorless liquid |
| Melting Point | -76.5°C |
| Boiling Point | 80.1 °C at 1013 hPa |
| Relative Density | 0.95 g/cm³ at 20°C |
| Vapor pressure | 90 hPa at 20°C |
| Surface Tension | not surface active |
| Water Solubility | 60 g/L at 20°C |
| Partition Coefficient | 0.739 at 25°C |
| Flashpoint | -2.8 °C |
| Flammability | Highly flammable liquid and vapor |
| Explosive properties | Non explosive |
| Self-ignition temperature | 468°C |
| Hazards | |
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| H-Phrases | H225; H302; H312; H315; H317; H319; H331; H335; H401; H412 |
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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 H319: Causes serious eye irritation H331: Toxic 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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