Tert-butyl acrylate (tBA) is used in the production of coatings, adhesives, fibers, plastics, textiles and inks.

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Snapshot of t-Butyl Acrylate
           
                            Identifiers
                        
                            IUPAC Name
                            Tert-Butyl Acrylate
                        
                            Synonym
                            2-Propenoic acid, 1,1-dimethylethyl ester
                        
                            CAS Number
                            1663-39-4
                        
                            Molecular Formula
                            C7H12O2
                        
                            Properties
                        
                            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
                        
                            H-Phrases
                            H225; H302; H312; H315; H317; H331; H335; H401; H411
                        
                                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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