n-Butyl Methacrylate
n-butyl-methacrylate (n-BMA) 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.
For more information about n-Butyl Methacrylate, see the following:
Identifiers
| IUPAC Name | 2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, butyl ester |
|---|---|
| Synonym | Butyl Methacrylate, n-Butyl Methacrylate |
| CAS Number | 97-88-1 |
| Molecular Formula | C8H14O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 142.2 |
Properties
| Appearance | colorless liquid |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | -50 °C at 1013 hPa |
| Boiling Point | 163 °C at 1013 hPa |
| Relative Density | 0.89 g/cm³ at 20 °C |
| Vapor Pressure | 2.12 hPa at 20 °C |
| Surface Tension | not surface active |
| Water Solubility | 360 mg/L at 25 °C |
| Partition Coefficient | 3 at 25 °C |
| Flashpoint | 48.5 °C at 1013 hPa |
| Flammability | Flammable |
| Explosive Properties | Not explosive |
| Self-ignition Temperature | 294 °C |
Hazards
H-Phrases: H226; H315; H317; H335; H401
- H226: Flammable liquid and vapour
- H315: Causes skin irritation
- H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction
- H335: May cause respiratory irritation
- H401: Toxic to aquatic life (not used in some countries and EU)