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8.00585

Sigma-Aldrich

Butyl methacrylate

(stabilised) for synthesis

Synonym(s):

Butyl methacrylate, Butyl-2-methylpropenoate, Methacrylic acid butyl ester

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Linear Formula:
CH2=C(CH3)COO(CH2)3CH3
CAS Number:
97-88-1
Molecular Weight:
142.20
MDL number:
MFCD00009444
UNSPSC Code:
12352108
EC Index Number:
202-615-1
NACRES:
NA.22

vapor pressure

2.7 hPa ( 20 °C)

Quality Level

200

Assay

≥99.0% (GC)

form

liquid

autoignition temp.

290 °C

potency

>2000 mg/kg LD50, oral (Rat)
>2000 mg/kg LD50, skin (Rabbit)

expl. lim.

2.00-8.00 % (v/v)

bp

163 °C/1013 hPa

mp

-75 °C

transition temp

flash point 46 °C

density

0.89 g/cm3 at 20 °C

storage temp.

2-30°C

InChI

1S/C8H14O2/c1-4-5-6-10-8(9)7(2)3/h2,4-6H2,1,3H3

InChI key

SOGAXMICEFXMKE-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Analysis Note

Assay (GC, area%): ≥ 99.0 % (a/a)
Density (d 20 °C/ 4 °C): 0.894 - 0.896
Identity (IR): passes test

Pictograms

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GHS02,GHS07

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Flam. Liq. 3 - Skin Irrit. 2 - Skin Sens. 1 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

119.3 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

48.5 °C - closed cup

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PRTR

Class II Designated Chemical Substances

FSL

Flammable liquids
Type 2 petroleums
Hazardous rank III
Water insoluble liquid

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