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Methyl acrylate, 99%, stab. with ca 15ppm 4-methoxyphenol, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Methyl acrylate is a monomer used in the preparation of polymers having rigid, flexible, ionic, nonionic, hydrophobic, or hydrophilic properties. It is involved in the production of acrylate fiber, which is used to weave synthetic carpets. It plays an important role as a reagent in the synthesis of pharmaceutical intermediates and alfa ω-dicarboxylic acid esters. It is a good nucleophile and a michael acceptor to prepare polyamidoamine (PAMAM) dendrimers.
Solubility
Miscible with water.
Notes
Light sensitive. Incompatible with oxidizing agents and peroxides.
Specifications
Melting Point
-75°C
Density
0.956
Boiling Point
79°C to 81°C
Flash Point
−3°C (26°F)
Odor
Stench
Refractive Index
1.403
Quantity
100 mL
UN Number
UN1919
Beilstein
605396
Sensitivity
Light sensitive
Hazard Category
H225-H302+H312-H315-H317-H319-H331-H335
Hazard Statement
GHS H Statement
H225-H302-H312-H332-H315-H319-H317-H335
Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
Harmful if swallowed.
Harmful in contact with skin.
Harmful if inhaled.
Causes skin irritation.
Causes serious eye irritation.
May cause an allergic skin reaction.
May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement
P210-P233-P235-P240-P241-P242-P243-P261-P264b-P270-P271-P272-P280-P301+P312-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P311-P312-P330-P333+P313-P363-P370+P378q-P501c
DOTInformation
Transport Hazard Class: 3; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: METHYL ACRYLATE, STABILIZED
EINECSNumber
202-500-6
RTECSNumber
AT2800000
TSCA
Yes
Recommended Storage
Keep cold
RUO – Research Use Only
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