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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.

Methacrylic acid MSDS (material safety data sheet) or SDS, CoA and CoQ, dossiers, brochures and other available documents.

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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Key Spec Table

CAS #EC NumberHill FormulaChemical FormulaMolar Mass
79-41-4201-204-4C₄H₆O₂CH₂C(CH₃)COOH86.09 g/mol

Products

Catalogue NumberPackaging Qty/Pack
8005780100 Glass bottle 100 ml
8005780500 Glass bottle 500 ml
8005782500 Glass bottle 2.5 l
Description
Catalogue Number800578
Synonyms2-Methylpropenoic acid
DescriptionMethacrylic acid
References
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.
Global Trade Item Number
Catalogue Number GTIN
8005780100 04022536360287
8005780500 04022536360294
8005782500 04022536982052

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