W400201

Methyl methacrylate

99%, stabilized

• Synonym(s): Methyl 2-methylacrylate, Methyl 2-methylprop-2-enoate, Methyl 2-methylpropenoate
• Linear Formula: CH₂=C(CH₃)COOCH₃
• CAS Number: 80-62-6
• Molecular Weight: 100.12
• FEMA Number: 4002
• Beilstein: 605459
• EC Number: 201-297-1
• MDL number: MFCD00008587
• UNSPSC Code: 12164502
• PubChem Substance ID: 24901967
• Flavis number: 9.647
• NACRES: NA.21

Properties

• biological source: synthetic
• Quality Level: 400
• vapor density: 3.5 (vs air)
• vapor pressure: 29 mmHg ( 20 °C)
• Assay: 99%
• autoignition temp.: 815 °F
• contains: hydroquinone monomethyl ether as stabilizer
• expl. lim.: 12.5 %
• refractive index: n20/D 1.414 (lit.)
• bp: 100 °C (lit.)
• mp: −48 °C (lit.)
• density: 0.936 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
• application(s): flavors and fragrances
• Documentation: see Safety & Documentation for available documents
• food allergen: no known allergens
• Organoleptic: fruity
• SMILES string: COC(=O)C(C)=C
• InChI: 1S/C5H8O2/c1-4(2)5(6)7-3/h1H2,2-3H3
• InChI key: VVQNEPGJFQJSBK-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

Methyl methacrylate is mainly used in the preparation of polymethyl methacrylate, a bone cement material.

Disclaimer

For R&D or non-EU Food use. Not for retail sale.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS02,GHS07
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H225 - H315 - H317 - H335
• Precautionary Statements: P210 - P233 - P240 - P241 - P280 - P303 + P361 + P353
• Hazard Classifications: Flam. Liq. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - Skin Sens. 1 - STOT SE 3
• Target Organs: Respiratory system
• Storage Class Code: 3 - Flammable liquids
• WGK: WGK 1
• Flash Point(F): 50.0 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point(C): 10 °C - closed cup
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves