Ethyl methacrylate, 98+%, stab. with 10-120ppm, 4-methoxyphenol

Product Code. 11428137

Brand: Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar A17518.AK

Description

CAS: 97-63-2 | C6H10O2 | 114.144 g/mol

Ethyl methacrylate is used to prepare copolymers of EMA on waxy maize starch and hydroxypropylstarch, potential application of these copolymers are as excipients for compressed non-disintegrating matrix tablets. It is also used to study reactions of n-butyl acrylate and EMA with ozone in the gas phase.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Ethyl methacrylate is used to prepare copolymers of EMA on waxy maize starch and hydroxypropylstarch, potential application of these copolymers are as excipients for compressed non-disintegrating matrix tablets. It is also used to study reactions of n-butyl acrylate and EMA with ozone in the gas phase.

Solubility
Soluble in water (4.69g/L), ether, and alcohols.

Notes
Store away from strong oxidizing agents. Keep container tightly closed. Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 97-63-2
• Molecular Formula: C6H10O2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 114.144
• MDL Number: MFCD00009161
• InChI Key: SUPCQIBBMFXVTL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: ethyl methacrylate, ethyl 2-methylacrylate, 2-propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, ethyl ester, methacrylic acid ethyl ester, ethyl 2-methyl-2-propenoate, ethyl 2-methacrylate, rhoplex ac-33, methacrylic acid, ethyl ester, rcra waste number u118, 2-methylacrylic acid, ethyl ester
• PubChem CID: 7343
• IUPAC Name: ethyl 2-methylprop-2-enoate
• SMILES: CCOC(=O)C(=C)C

• Melting Point: -60°C
• Density: 0.917
• Boiling Point: 118°C to 119°C
• Flash Point: 18°C (64°F)
• Odor: Pungent
• Refractive Index: 1.414
• Quantity: 250 mL
• UN Number: UN2277
• Beilstein: 471201
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water (4.69g/L),ether,and alcohols.
• Formula Weight: 114.15
• Percent Purity: ≥98%
• Chemical Name or Material: Ethyl methacrylate, stabilized with 100ppm 4-methoxyphenol

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Ethyl methacrylate

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
• Flammable liquid Category 2
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
• Skin sensitiser Category 1
• Specific target organ toxicity Category 3

Hazard Statement

• H225-Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
• H315-Causes skin irritation.
• H317-May cause an allergic skin reaction.
• H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
• H335-May cause respiratory irritation.

Precautionary Statement

• P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
• P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Ethyl methacrylate

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only