Butyl methacrylate
CAS 97-88-1C8H14O2142.2 g/mol
Butylmethacrylate is an enoate ester.
IUPAC: butyl 2-methylprop-2-enoate
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Physical & Chemical Properties
| Melting Point | less than -58 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Boiling Point | 326.3 to 338.9 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | 0.8975 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Less dense than water; will float |
| Solubility | Insoluble (NTP, 1992) |
| Flash Point | 126 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Vapor Pressure | 1.8 mmHg at 68 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Appearance | Butyl, decyl, cetyl, eicosyl methacrylate appears as a colorless liquid with a mild odor. Less dense than water and insoluble in water. Hence floats on water. (USCG, 1999) |
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GHS Classification
No GHS classification data available.
Classification data is sourced from ECHA.
Regulatory Compliance
TSCA
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HS Code(s): 2916
Data: UN Comtrade
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