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| Formula / Notation | C5H8O2 |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 140-88-5 |
| Molecular Weight | 100.12 |
| Melting Point | -96.2 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Boiling Point | 211.6 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | 0.923 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Less dense than water; will float |
| Solubility | 10 to 50 mg/mL at 70 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Appearance | Ethyl acrylate, stabilized appears as a clear colorless liquid with an acrid odor. Flash point 60 °F. May polymerize exothermically if heated or contaminated. If the polymerization takes place ins... |
| Also Known As | ethyl prop-2-enoate; 140-88-5; Acrylic acid ethyl ester; Ethyl propenoate; 2-Propenoic acid, ethyl ester; Ethyl 2-propenoate; Ethylacrylaat; Ethylakrylat; Etil acrilato; Acrylic acid, ethyl ester |
| Category | Organic Compounds |
What is Ethyl acrylate?
Ethyl Acrylate can cause cancer according to an independent committee of scientific and health experts.
Formula & Notation
C5H8O2
IUPAC Name: ethyl prop-2-enoate
Other Names / Synonyms: ethyl prop-2-enoate; 140-88-5; Acrylic acid ethyl ester; Ethyl propenoate; 2-Propenoic acid, ethyl ester; Ethyl 2-propenoate; Ethylacrylaat; Ethylakrylat; Etil acrilato; Acrylic acid, ethyl ester
Properties & Characteristics
Appearance: Ethyl acrylate, stabilized appears as a clear colorless liquid with an acrid odor. Flash point 60 °F. May polymerize exothermically if heated or contaminated. If the polymerization takes place ins.... Molecular formula: C5H8O2. Molecular weight: 100.12 g/mol. Boiling point: 211.6 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992). Melting point: -96.2 °F (NTP, 1992). Density: 0.923 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Less dense than water; will float. Solubility: 10 to 50 mg/mL at 70 °F (NTP, 1992). Vapor pressure: 29.3 mmHg at 68 °F ; 40 mmHg at 79 °F (NTP, 1992). LogP: 1.3.
Physical Data
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | -96.2 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Boiling Point | 211.6 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | 0.923 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Less dense than water; will float |
| Molecular Weight | 100.12 |
| Solubility | 10 to 50 mg/mL at 70 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Appearance | Ethyl acrylate, stabilized appears as a clear colorless liquid with an acrid odor. Flash point 60 °F. May polymerize exothermically if heated or contaminated. If the polymerization takes place ins... |
Uses & Applications
Used as an industrial feedstock, solvent, pharmaceutical intermediate, flavoring agent, or chemical building block.
Safety Information
Flammable or irritant. Many organic compounds are flammable liquids or vapours. Keep away from ignition sources. Consult SDS for specific hazard data.
Always consult the SDS/MSDS before handling any chemical. This information is for educational purposes only.
Key Facts
Term
Ethyl acrylate
Formula
C5H8O2
CAS Number
140-88-5
Molecular Weight
100.12
Category
Organic Compounds
Index
All "E" terms
Synonyms
ethyl prop-2-enoate; 140-88-5; Acrylic acid ethyl ester; Ethyl propenoate; 2-Propenoic acid, ethyl ester; Ethyl 2-propenoate; Ethylacrylaat; Ethylakrylat; Etil acrilato; Acrylic acid, ethyl ester
Frequently Asked Questions
Ethyl Acrylate can cause cancer according to an independent committee of scientific and health experts.
Used as an industrial feedstock, solvent, pharmaceutical intermediate, flavoring agent, or chemical building block.
Flammable or irritant. Many organic compounds are flammable liquids or vapours. Keep away from ignition sources. Consult SDS for specific hazard data.
The formula or notation for Ethyl acrylate is: C5H8O2
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Effective Collisions
Effective Collisions
E ≥ Ea (activation energy required)
Effective Molality
m_eff = i × m (van't Hoff factor)
Effective Nuclear Charge
Z_eff = Z − σ (Slater's rules)
Efflorescence
Hydrated salt losing water in air: M·nH₂O(s) → M·(n-x)H₂O(s) + xH₂O(g)
Einsteinium
Es
Electrical Conductivity
κ = 1/ρ; Λm = κ/c
Electrochemical Cell
Galvanic cell: ΔG = −nFE_cell; Electrolytic cell: ΔG = +nFE_applied
Electrochemical Series
Arranged by E° (standard reduction potential); SHE: E° = 0.00 V
Electrochemistry
E° cell = E° cathode − E° anode | ΔG° = −nFE°
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