It is an acrylate that is a colorless liquid with a characteristic odor. It is soluble in most organic solvents. This substance spontaneously polymerizes due to heating under the effect of combustion and upon contact with peroxides without external heat. It reacts violently with strong oxidizers.
Features
Application Areas
- Molar Mass: 128.171 g·mol⁻¹
- Appearance: Clear, colorless liquid
- Odor: Strong, fruity
- Density: 0.89 g/mL (20°C)
- Melting Point: -64 °C; -83 °F; 209 K
- Boiling Point: 145 °C; 293 °F; 418 K
- Solubility in Water: 0.1% (20°C)
- Solubility: ethanol, ethyl ether, acetone, carbon tetrachloride (slight)
- Vapor Pressure: 4 mmHg (20°C)
- It is used in paint and coating, resin, and adhesive production.