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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
          8.00578.2500 04022536982052
          8.00578.9025 04022536972527

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