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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 10
              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 Point15.4 °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
              8005780100 04022536360287
              8005780500 04022536360294
              8005782500 04022536982052

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