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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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                  8.00578.0100 04022536360287
                  8.00578.0500 04022536360294
                  8.00578.2500 04022536982052
                  8.00578.9025 04022536972527

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