Methyl methacrylate
ALDRICH/M55909 - contains ≤30 ppm MEHQ as inhibitor, 99%
Synonym: Methacrylic acid methyl ester; Methyl 2-
CAS Number: 80-62-6
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C5H8O2
Molecular Weight: 100.12
EC Number: 201-297-1
MDL Number: MFCD00008587
Linear Formula: CH2=C(CH3)COOCH3
Product Type: Chemical
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| assay | 99% |
| autoignition temp. | 815 °F |
| bp | 100 °C (lit.) |
| contains | ≤30 ppm MEHQ as inhibitor |
| density | 0.936 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| expl. lim. | 12.5 % |
| InChI | 1S/C5H8O2/c1-4(2)5(6)7-3/ |
| InChI key | VVQNEPGJFQJSBK-UHFFFAOYSA |
| mp | −48 °C (lit.) |
| Quality Level | 200  |
| refractive index | n |
| SMILES string | COC(=O)C(C)=C |
| storage temp. | 2-8°C |
| vapor density | 3.5 (vs air) |
| vapor pressure | 29 mmHg ( 20 °C) |
| Application: | Methyl methacrylate can be used as a monomer to prepare: • Lanthanide-complex grafted poly(methyl methacrylate-co-maleic anhydride) copolymer. These luminescent polymers exhibit high thermal stability and can be used as luminous layers for optoelectronic devices. • Poly (methyl methacrylate) (PMMA), is a common material used in the production of lenses for concentrating photovoltaic (CPV) modules. • Polymethyl methacrylate, methyl methacrylate crosspolymer, and methyl methacrylate/glycol dimethacrylate crosspolymers. These polymers are used in cosmetic surgery, dentistry, and joint replacement. • Poly (methyl methacrylate) (PMMA)-based personalized medical devices. Methyl methacrylate can be used as a monomer to prepare:• Interpenetrating methyl methacrylate-based polymeric networks with enhanced thermal and mechanical properties. • Poly(methyl methacrylate-co-hydroxyet • Poly(methyl methacrylate) nanoparticles through differential microemulsion polymerization. |
| General description: | Methyl methacrylate is an organic compound derived from methacrylic acid, which belongs to the class of acrylic acids. It is a highly reactive monomer and is commonly used in the production of polymers, specifically poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA). It is also used to synthesize various poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) materials, which are transparent, hard, and durable. These materials have a wide range of applications, including optical lenses, optoelectronic devices, automotive parts, and medical devices. It is also a good solvent for several polymers and provides high adhesive strength. |
| Packaging: | 1, 2 L in glass bottle |
| Packaging: | 17 L in steel drum |
| Packaging: | 25, 500 mL in glass bottle |
| Symbol |   GHS02,GHS07 |
| Signal word | Danger |
| Hazard statements | H225 - H315 - H317 - H335 |
| Precautionary statements | P210 - P233 - P240 - P241 - P280 - P303 + P361 + P353 |
| Hazard Codes | F,Xi |
| Risk Statements | 11-37/38-43-52 |
| Safety Statements | 24-37-46 |
| RIDADR | UN1247 - class 3 - PG 2 - Methyl methacrylate monomer, stabilize |
| WGK Germany | WGK 1 |
| Flash Point(F) | 50.0 °F - closed cup |
| Flash Point(C) | 10 °C - closed cup |
| Purity | 99% |
| bp | 100 °C (lit.) |
| mp | −48 °C (lit.) |
| Density | 0.936 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| Refractive Index | n |
| Storage Temp. | 2-8°C |
| UNSPSC | 12162002 |