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M55909

Methyl methacrylate

contains ≤30 ppm MEHQ as inhibitor, 99%

Synonym(s):

Methacrylic acid methyl ester, Methyl 2-methylprop-2-enoate, Methyl 2-methylpropenoate

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
CH2=C(CH3)COOCH3
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
100.12
UNSPSC Code:
12162002
NACRES:
NA.23
PubChem Substance ID:
EC Number:
201-297-1
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
605459
MDL number:

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vapor density

3.5 (vs air)

Quality Level

vapor pressure

29 mmHg ( 20 °C)

assay

99%

autoignition temp.

815 °F

contains

≤30 ppm MEHQ as inhibitor

expl. lim.

12.5 %

refractive index

n20/D 1.414 (lit.)

bp

100 °C (lit.)

mp

−48 °C (lit.)

density

0.936 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

COC(=O)C(C)=C

InChI

1S/C5H8O2/c1-4(2)5(6)7-3/h1H2,2-3H3

InChI key

VVQNEPGJFQJSBK-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

Methyl methacrylate is an organic compound derived from methacrylic acid, which belongs to the class of acrylic acids. It is a highly reactive monomer and is commonly used in the production of polymers, specifically poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA). It is also used to synthesize various poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) materials, which are transparent, hard, and durable. These materials have a wide range of applications, including optical lenses, optoelectronic devices, automotive parts, and medical devices. It is also a good solvent for several polymers and provides high adhesive strength.[1][2]

Application

Methyl methacrylate can be used as a monomer to prepare:
  • Lanthanide-complex grafted poly(methyl methacrylate-co-maleic anhydride) copolymer. These luminescent polymers exhibit high thermal stability and can be used as luminous layers for optoelectronic devices.
  • Poly (methyl methacrylate) (PMMA), is a common material used in the production of lenses for concentrating photovoltaic (CPV) modules.
  • Polymethyl methacrylate, methyl methacrylate crosspolymer, and methyl methacrylate/glycol dimethacrylate crosspolymers. These polymers are used in cosmetic surgery, dentistry, and joint replacement.
  • Poly (methyl methacrylate) (PMMA)-based personalized medical devices.
Methyl methacrylate can be used as a monomer to prepare:
  • Interpenetrating methyl methacrylate-based polymeric networks with enhanced thermal and mechanical properties.
  • Poly(methyl methacrylate-co-hydroxyethyl methacrylate) (PMMA-co-PHEMA) copolymers by emulsion copolymerization. These copolymers form thermooxidatively stable and ductile films.
  • Poly(methyl methacrylate) nanoparticles through differential microemulsion polymerization.

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assay

99%

assay

≥99.0% (GC)

assay

99%

assay

-

storage temp.

2-8°C

storage temp.

2-30°C

storage temp.

-

storage temp.

2-8°C

density

0.936 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

density

0.94 g/cm3 at 20 °C

density

0.936 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

density

0.936 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

refractive index

n20/D 1.414 (lit.)

refractive index

-

refractive index

n20/D 1.414 (lit.)

refractive index

n20/D 1.414 (lit.)

contains

≤30 ppm MEHQ as inhibitor

contains

-

contains

hydroquinone monomethyl ether as stabilizer

contains

-

vapor density

3.5 (vs air)

vapor density

-

vapor density

3.5 (vs air)

vapor density

3.5 (vs air)


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Danger

Hazard Classifications

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

target_organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class

3 - Flammable liquids

flash_point_f

50.0 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

10 °C - closed cup

ppe

Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter



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Protocols

Polymeric spheres serve as crystal templates. Synthesis methods yield large quantities.

ARGET ATRP procedure facilitates PMMA polymer brush growth with surface cleaning and initiator monolayer deposition.

Articles

RAFT polymerization offers living characteristics to radical polymerization, contributing versatility to reversible deactivation radical polymerization methods.

Monomers for ophthalmic use aim for purity, reliability, and comfort, driving innovation for affordable contact lenses.

Discover hydrogels, biocompatible materials for drug delivery, tissue engineering, wound care, and 3D bioprinting in innovative biomedical applications


Preparation of lanthanide (Eu 3+, Tb 3+)-complex-grafted copolymer of methyl methacrylate and maleic anhydride films and the promising application as LED luminous layers
Chu Yang, et al.
Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics, 28, 5615-5622 (2017)
Effects of sterilization on the mechanical properties of poly (methyl methacrylate) based personalized medical devices
Munker T, et al.
Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials, 168-172 (2018)
J Ratliff et al.
Spine, 26(13), E300-E302 (2001-07-18)
Case report and literature review. Clinicians use methylmethacrylate vertebroplasty to treat vertebral hemangiomas, metastases, and osteoporotic fractures. Cement may leak out of the vertebral body and compress the adjacent spinal cord and nerve roots. We review a case of nerve-root



Global Trade Item Number

SKUGTIN
M55909-1L04061837404184
M55909-25ML04061834060123
M55909-2L04061837404221
M55909-500ML04061837404238
M55909-17L04061834060116

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  1. How can I determine the shelf life / expiration / retest date of this product?

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    1. If this product has an expiration or retest date, it will be shown on the Certificate of Analysis (COA, CofA). If there is no retest or expiration date listed on the product's COA, we do not have suitable stability data to determine a shelf life. For these products, the only date on the COA will be the release date; a retest, expiration, or use-by-date will not be displayed.
      For all products, we recommend handling per defined conditions as printed in our product literature and website product descriptions. We recommend that products should be routinely inspected by customers to ensure they perform as expected.
      For products without retest or expiration dates, our standard warranty of 1 year from the date of shipment is applicable.
      For more information, please refer to the Product Dating Information document: https://www.sigmaaldrich.com/deepweb/assets/sigmaaldrich/marketing/global/documents/418/501/product-dating-information-06-25-mk.pdf

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  2. How is shipping temperature determined? And how is it related to the product storage temperature?

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    1. Products may be shipped at a different temperature than the recommended long-term storage temperature. If the product quality is sensitive to short-term exposure to conditions other than the recommended long-term storage, it will be shipped on wet or dry-ice. If the product quality is NOT affected by short-term exposure to conditions other than the recommended long-term storage, it will be shipped at ambient temperature. As shipping routes are configured for minimum transit times, shipping at ambient temperature helps control shipping costs for our customers. For more information, please refer to the Storage and Transport Conditions document: https://www.sigmaaldrich.com/deepweb/assets/sigmaaldrich/marketing/global/documents/316/622/storage-transport-conditions-mk.pdf

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  3. Hello, is this product ready to use for bone biopsy fixation and preparation of blocks?

    1 answer
    1. Product M55909 is an MQ level 200 product in the MClarity program. Its intended use is in a chemistry laboratory setting. This product's use is not intended to be used on human or animal subjects or samples.

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