Ethylhexyl Methacrylate
2-Ethylhexyl Methacrylate (EHMA) is produced for use as a building block to make a wide range of polymer based products that we see and use every day from paints and coatings, toners and inks, oil additives to dental and medical products to name but a few.
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Identifiers
| IUPAC Name | 2-Ethylhexyl Methacrylate |
|---|---|
| Synonym | Ethylhexyl Methacrylate |
| CAS Number | 688-84-6 |
| Molecular Formula | C12H22O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 198.3 |
Properties
| Appearance | colorless liquid |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | < -50 °C at 1013 hPa |
| Boiling Point | 227.6 °C at 1013 hPa |
| Relative Density | 0.88 g/cm³ at 20 °C |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.065 hPa at 20 °C |
| Surface Tension | not surface active |
| Water Solubility | 3.1 mg/L at 20 °C |
| Partition Coefficient | 4.95 at 20 °C |
| Flashpoint | 97 °C at 1013 hPa |
| Flammability | Not flammable |
| Explosive Properties | Not explosive |
| Self-ignition Temperature | 250 °C |
Hazards
H-Phrases: H316; H317; H401; H412
- H316: Causes mild skin irritation
- H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction
- H401: Toxic to aquatic life
- H412: Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects