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CN

404667

Methyl 3-hydroxy-2-methylenebutyrate

98%

Synonym(s):

Methyl 2-(1-hydroxyethyl)acrylate

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
CH3CH(OH)C(=CH2)CO2CH3
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
130.14
NACRES:
NA.23
PubChem Substance ID:
UNSPSC Code:
12162002
MDL number:
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Quality Segment

assay

98%

form

liquid

refractive index

n20/D 1.452 (lit.)

bp

91 °C/20 mmHg (lit.)

density

1.071 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

COC(=O)C(=C)C(C)O

InChI

1S/C6H10O3/c1-4(5(2)7)6(8)9-3/h5,7H,1H2,2-3H3

InChI key

VLCAYQIMSMPEBW-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

Methyl 3-hydroxy-2-methylenebutyrate is a methacrylate derivative that serves as a reactive monomer in polymer synthesis through free radical polymerization. It can modify existing polymers to enhance properties like flexibility and thermal stability and is utilized in coatings and adhesives for improved adhesion and durability.


Pictograms

Flame

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Hazard Codes

Hazard Classifications

Flam. Liq. 3

Storage Class

3 - Flammable liquids

Flash Point (°F)

109.4 °F - closed cup

Flash Point (°C)

43 °C - closed cup

PPE (personal protective equipment)

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



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