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800578 Methacrylic acid

Methacrylic acid (stabilised with hydroquinone monomethyl ether) for synthesis. CAS 79-41-4, EC Number 201-204-4, chemical formula CH₂C(CH₃)COOH.

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Synonyms: 2-Methylpropenoic acid

CAS #: 79-41-4 EC Number: 201-204-4 Molar Mass: 86.09 g/mol Chemical Formula: CH₂C(CH₃)COOH Hill Formula: C₄H₆O₂
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CAS #EC NumberHill FormulaChemical FormulaMolar Mass
79-41-4201-204-4C₄H₆O₂CH₂C(CH₃)COOH86.09 g/mol

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      Description
      Catalogue Number800578
      Synonyms2-Methylpropenoic acid
      DescriptionMethacrylic acid
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      Product Information
      CAS number79-41-4
      EC index number607-088-00-5
      EC number201-204-4
      Hill FormulaC₄H₆O₂
      Chemical formulaCH₂C(CH₃)COOH
      Molar Mass86.09 g/mol
      HS Code2916 13 00
      Structure formula ImageStructure formula Image
      Quality LevelMQ200
      Applications
      ApplicationMethacrylic acid (stabilised with hydroquinone monomethyl ether) for synthesis. CAS 79-41-4, EC Number 201-204-4, chemical formula CH₂C(CH₃)COOH.
      Biological Information
      Physicochemical Information
      Boiling point162 °C (1013 hPa)
      Density1.015 g/cm3
      Explosion limit1.6 - 8.7 %(V)
      Flash point67 °C
      Ignition temperature370 °C
      Melting Point15 °C
      pH value2.0 - 2.2 (100 g/l, H₂O, 20 °C)
      Vapor pressure0.97 hPa (20 °C)
      Dimensions
      Materials Information
      Toxicological Information
      LD 50 oralLD50 Rat 1320 mg/kg
      Safety Information according to GHS
      Hazard Pictogram(s) Hazard Pictogram(s)
      Hazard Pictogram(s)
      Hazard Statement(s)H302 + H332: Harmful if swallowed or if inhaled.
      H311: Toxic in contact with skin.
      H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
      H335: May cause respiratory irritation.
      Precautionary Statement(s)P261: Avoid breathing mist or vapours.
      P280: Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection/ hearing protection.
      P301 + P312: IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell.
      P303 + P361 + P353: IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water.
      P304 + P340 + P310: IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor.
      P305 + P351 + P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
      Signal WordDanger
      RTECSOZ2975000
      Storage class6.1C Combustible, acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects
      WGKWGK 1 slightly hazardous to water
      Disposal4
      Liquid organic acids or solutions should be diluted, if necessary, and carefully neutralized with sodium hydrogen carbonate (Cat. No. 106323) or with sodium hydroxide (Cat. No 106462). Before filling into container D, check the pH with pH universal indicator strips (Cat. No. 109535).
      Safety Information
      Categories of dangerharmful, corrosive
      Product Usage Statements
      Storage and Shipping Information
      StorageStore at +15°C to +25°C.
      Packaging Information
      Transport Information
      Declaration (railroad and road) ADR, RIDUN 2531 , 8, II
      Declaration (transport by air) IATA-DGRUN 2531 , 8, II
      Declaration (transport by sea) IMDG-CodeUN 2531 , 8, II, Segregation Group: 1 (Acids)
      Supplemental Information
      Specifications
      Color according to color reference solution Ph.Eur.colorless liquid
      Assay (GC, area%)≥ 99.0 % (a/a)
      Density (d 20 °C/ 4 °C)1.013 - 1.015
      Identity (IR)passes test
      The material is stabilised with hydroquinone monomethyl ether.
      At time of analytical testing a content of >100 ppm stabiliser was determined.
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      Catalogue Number GTIN
      8.00578.0500 04022536360294

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