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79-41-4

Name Methacrylic acid
CAS 79-41-4
EINECS(EC#) 201-204-4
Molecular Formula C4H6O2
MDL Number MFCD00002651
Molecular Weight 86.09
MOL File 79-41-4.mol

Chemical Properties

Appearance colourless liquid or crystals with an unpleasant odour.
Melting point  12-16 °C (lit.)
Boiling point  163 °C (lit.)
density  1.015 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
vapor density  >3 (vs air)
vapor pressure  1 mm Hg ( 20 °C)
refractive index  n20/D 1.431(lit.)
Fp  170 °F
storage temp.  Indoors
solubility  Chloroform, Methanol (Slightly)
form  Liquid
pka pK1:4.66 (25°C)
color  Clear
Odor Repulsive
PH 2.0-2.2 (100g/l, H2O, 20℃)
Stability: May be stabilized by the addition of MEHQ (Hydroquinone methyl ether, ca. 250 ppm) or hydroquinone. In the absence of a stabilizer this material will readily polymerize. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, hydrochloric acid.
explosive limit 1.6-8.7%(V)
Water Solubility  9.7 g/100 mL (20 ºC)
Sensitive  Moisture & Light Sensitive
Merck  14,5941
BRN  1719937
Exposure limits TLV-TWA 20 ppm (~70 mg/m3) (ACGIH).
InChIKey CERQOIWHTDAKMF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
LogP 0.93 at 22℃
Uses
Monomer for large-volume resins and polymers, organic synthesis. Many of the polymers are based on esters of the acid, as the methyl, butyl, or isobutyl esters.
CAS DataBase Reference 79-41-4(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference 2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-(79-41-4)
EPA Substance Registry System 79-41-4(EPA Substance)

Safety Data

Hazard Codes  C
Risk Statements 
R21/22:Harmful in contact with skin and if swallowed .
R35:Causes severe burns.
Safety Statements 
S26:In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice .
S36/37/39:Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection .
S45:In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show label where possible) .
RIDADR  UN 2531 8/PG 2
WGK Germany  1
RTECS  OZ2975000
Autoignition Temperature 752 °F
TSCA  Yes
HazardClass  8
PackingGroup  II
HS Code  29161300
Safety Profile
Poison by intraperitoneal route. Moderately toxic by ingestion and skin contact. Corrosive to skin, eyes, and mucous membranes. Mutation data reported. Flammable when exposed to heat, flame, or oxidizers. A storage hazard; exothermic polymerization may occur spontaneously. To fight fire, use alcohol foam, spray, mist, dry chemical. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes.
Hazardous Substances Data 79-41-4(Hazardous Substances Data)
Toxicity
LD50 orally in Rabbit: 1320 mg/kg

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