| Formula / Notation | C4H6O2 |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 96-33-3 |
| Molecular Weight | 86.09 |
| Melting Point | -105.7 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Boiling Point | 176.9 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | 0.956 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Less dense than water; will float |
| Solubility | 10 to 50 mg/mL at 72 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Appearance | Methyl acrylate, stabilized is a colorless volatile liquid with an acrid odor. Flash point 27 °F. Vapors may irritate the eyes and respiratory system. Highly toxic by inhalation, ingestion and ski... |
| Also Known As | methyl prop-2-enoate; 96-33-3; Methyl prop-2-enoate; 2-Propenoic acid, methyl ester; Methyl propenoate; Methyl 2-propenoate; Methylacrylaat; Metilacrilato; Methyl-acrylat; Methoxycarbonylethylene |
| Category | Organic Compounds |
What is Methyl acrylate?
Methyl acrylate can cause cancer according to California Labor Code and the World Health Organization's International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC).
Formula & Notation
IUPAC Name: methyl prop-2-enoate
Other Names / Synonyms: methyl prop-2-enoate; 96-33-3; Methyl prop-2-enoate; 2-Propenoic acid, methyl ester; Methyl propenoate; Methyl 2-propenoate; Methylacrylaat; Metilacrilato; Methyl-acrylat; Methoxycarbonylethylene
Properties & Characteristics
Physical Data
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | -105.7 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Boiling Point | 176.9 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | 0.956 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Less dense than water; will float |
| Molecular Weight | 86.09 |
| Solubility | 10 to 50 mg/mL at 72 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Appearance | Methyl acrylate, stabilized is a colorless volatile liquid with an acrid odor. Flash point 27 °F. Vapors may irritate the eyes and respiratory system. Highly toxic by inhalation, ingestion and ski... |
Uses & Applications
Safety Information
Always consult the SDS/MSDS before handling any chemical. This information is for educational purposes only.
Key Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Methyl acrylate can cause cancer according to California Labor Code and the World Health Organization's International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC).
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 Methyl acrylate is: C4H6O2