Methyl Methacrylate
Product Description
| Product | Methyl Methacrylate |
| CAS | 80-62-6 |
| Formula | CH2:C(CH3)COOCH3 |
| Synonym | MMA, MME, Methacrylic acid, 2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, methyl ester, 2-Propenoic Acid, 2-Methyl, Methyl Ester |
Typical Product Specifications
| Density | 0.940 (2525 c) |
| Slightly Soluble | in water |
| Color, APHA | 10 Max |
| Water Content | 0.1% Max |
| Methacrylic Acid | 0.005 % Max |
| Inhibitor (MEHQ) | 8 - 15 ppm |
| Specific gravity | 0.942 - 0.946 |
| Refractive Index | 1.4110 |
| Assay | 99.8 % Min |
| Formula Weight | 100.12 |
| Freezing Point (°C) | -48 |
| Specific Heat | 1.89 J/(g*C) |
| Viscosity at 20°C | 0.56 mPa |
| Vapor Pressure | 40 mm (25.5 c) |
| Odor | sharp fruity odor |
| Color | colorless volatile liquid |
| Molecular weight | 100.1 |
| Flash Point | (toc) 13 c |
| Solubility | mek, thf, esters, aromatic and chlorinated hydrocarbons |
| Boiling Point | 99-100 c |
| Chemical Structure |  |
| Notes | MMA is used for waterborne coatings, such as latex house paint. It is also used in adhesive formulations. A modern application is the use in plates that keep light spread evenly across LCD computer and TV screens. Methyl methacrylate is also used to prepare corrosion casts of anatomical organs, such as coronary arteries of the heart. Use: ANTICAKING, OPACIFYING For more information on Methyl Methacrylate CAS 80-62-6:
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| Class | Specialty Chemicals, Acrylates and Methacrylates, Industrial Chemicals, Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) Chemicals |
| Function | Intermediates |
| Industry | Industrial, Resin & Coating |
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