Product Description

ProductMethacrylic Acid
CAS79-41-4
FormulaH2C: C(CH3)COOH
SynonymMethacrylic acid monomer, 2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, 2-Propenoic Acid, 2-Methyl-

Typical Product Specifications

Purity99.0% Min
Solubility (grams/100 g water) at 100°CSoluble in water, alcohol,ether, most organic solvents
AppearanceClear Colorless liquid
Freezing Point (°C)15
Refractive Index (40° C )1.4321
Vapor Pressure1 mm Hg (20°C)
Solubility (grams/100 gramg water) at 0°CCompletely miscible
Color when shipped (APHA)30 Max
Specific Gravity (20°C/4°C)1.012~1.018
Vapor Density2.97 (15°C)
Heat Of Plymerization15.8 Kcal/mol
Water when shipped0.3% Max
Inhibitor (MEHQ)230-270 ppm
OdorPungent acrid odor
Odor Threshold~0.2ppm
Density1.015 (20 c)
Dropping Point161°C (760 mm Hg)
Specific Gravity (20°C)1.012 - 1.018
Viscocity1.35 cps (20°C)
Volatality (%)100%
Specific Heat0.5 cal/g/°C
Vapor Pressure1 mm (25.5 c)
Colorcolorless liquid
Melting Point15-16 c
Odorrepulsive acrid odor
Molecular weight86.09
Flash Point(oc) 76 c
Solubilitymgml in water (17 c)
Boiling Point163 c
Chemical StructureChemical Structure
Notes

Methacrylic acid has a vast number of applications in today's marketplace.

It is used in adhesives and coatings, in personal care products as a thickening agent, in the production of rubber products, in acrylic resins, and many more.  Be sure to visit our extensive list of acrylate chemicals

 

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ClassPlastic Additives, Chemical Intermediates, Acrylates and Methacrylates, Adhesives, Coatings and Sealants Chemicals, Plasticizers, Personal Care - Cosmetic Ingredients, Synthetic Rubber Ingredients
FunctionPlasticizers, Intermediates, Resins, Viscosity Modifier, Chemical Intermediate
IndustryCosmetic, Industrial, Resin & Coating, Textiles, Adhesives, Acrylics, Personal Care
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