Ethyl acrylate
Description
A colorless, acrid smelling liquid primarily used as a monomer for the production as acrylic polymers. Ethyl acrylate self-polymerizes at room temperature and occurs more rapidly with the aid of elevated temperatures, light, or peroxides. Polyethyl acrylate is a transparent, slightly elastic resin that is resistant to most solvents. Ethyl acrylate monomer is used in water emulsion paints and for coatings on textiles, paper, and leather.
Synonyms and Related Terms
2-propenoic acid ethyl ester; acrylic acid ethyl ester; acrilato de etilo (Esp.); 2-propenoato de etilo (Esp.); acrylate d'éthyle (Fr.); etil acrilato (It.); acrilato de etilo (Port.)
Other Properties
Soluble in ethanol, ether.
| Composition | CH2:CHCOOC2H5 |
|---|---|
| CAS | 140-88-5 |
| Melting Point | -72 |
| Density | 0.9405 |
| Molecular Weight | mol. wt. = 100.1 |
| Boiling Point | 99.4 |
Hazards and Safety
Toxic by ingestion, inhalation and skin contact. Skin contact will cause irritation. Suspected carcinogen. Flammable. Flash point = 9C
LINK: International Chemical Safety Card
Authority
- The Merck Index, Susan Budavari (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Whitehouse Station, NJ, 12th Edition, 1996 Comment: entry 3805
- Richard S. Lewis, Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993