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Methacrylic acid (stab. with 100-250ppm MEHQ)

SKU 38891422 CAS 79-41-4 CH2C(CH3)COOH MW 86.09 Made to order Bulk quantities on request

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Methacrylic acid (stab. with 100–250 ppm MEHQ) is a reactive monomer used in the production of polymers, coatings, adhesives, and specialty chemicals. It is stabilized with MEHQ to prevent premature polymerization. CAS: 79-41-4, molecular formula: C4H6O2, molecular weight: 86.09 g/mol, stored at ambient temperature. Signal word: Danger. Molekula supplies Methacrylic acid (stab. with 100–250 ppm MEHQ) from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.

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Specifications

Property Value
Appearance Clear colourless liquid
Water <0.5%
Assay GC >98%

Storage & handling

Property Value
Storage Temperature Ambient
Flash Point 67 °C
Transport Class 8
Packing Group II
Acidity Acid

Literature values

Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.

Property Value
Appearance Clear colorless liquid or colorless crystals
Odour Acrid, repulsive odor
Melting Point 16 °C
Boiling Point 159-163 °C
Density 1.02 (relative, water = 1)
Solubility (other solvents) Soluble in chloroform; miscible with ethanol, ether
Vapour Pressure 130 Pa at 25 °C
Refractive Index 1.43143
pKa pKa = 4.65
log P (octanol/water) 0.93

Source: PubChem CID 4093 (HSDB, ICSC)

Identification

Property Value
SKU 38891422
CAS Number 79-41-4
IUPAC Name 2-methylprop-2-enoic acid
EC Number 201-204-4
Molecular Formula CH2C(CH3)COOH
Molecular Weight 86.09
Exact Mass 86.0368
SMILES CC(=C)C(=O)O
InChIKey CERQOIWHTDAKMF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI InChI=1S/C4H6O2/c1-3(2)4(5)6/h1H2,2H3,(H,5,6)
PubChem CID 4093
UN Number UN2531
REACH Code Y110
TSCA Listed Yes
HTS Code 29161300
Tariff Code 2916130090

Safety & GHS

Danger
  • GHS pictogram — Corrosive Corrosive GHS05
  • GHS pictogram — Toxic Toxic GHS06

Hazard statements

  • H302+332 Harmful if swallowed or inhaled
  • H311 Toxic in contact with skin
  • H314 (sub cat. 1A) Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
  • H335 May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements

  • P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
  • P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
  • P301+310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician
  • P303+361 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse with water/shower
  • P305+351+338 IF IN EYES: Rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing

Documents

Safety Data Sheets (SDS)

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Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch

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Synonyms

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Frequently asked questions

What is methacrylic acid used for?

Methacrylic acid is primarily used in the production of polymers and copolymers for applications such as coatings, adhesives, and water treatment chemicals.

What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of methacrylic acid?

The formula is CH2C(CH3)COOH with a molecular weight of 86.09 g/mol.

How should methacrylic acid be stored?

It should be stored at ambient temperature, protected from light and heat, and kept away from incompatible materials.

What grade of methacrylic acid does Molekula supply?

Molekula supplies methacrylic acid stabilized with 100–250 ppm MEHQ, suitable for industrial and research applications.

Can Molekula supply methacrylic acid in bulk?

Yes, Molekula can supply methacrylic acid in bulk quantities; please contact our sales team for pricing and logistics.

What documentation comes with a purchase of methacrylic acid?

Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) compliant with GHS standards.

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