Butyl Methacrylate CAS#97-88-1
Versatile Monomer: Butyl methacrylate (BMA) is a key monomer used to create a variety of methacrylate polymers, offering broad application potential in polymer chemistry.
Plasticizing Agent: It serves as an effective plasticizer in polymer formulations, enhancing flexibility and improving the overall performance of the material.
Free-Radical Polymerization: BMA can be polymerized under free-radical conditions, making it adaptable to various manufacturing processes and enhancing its utility in polymer production.
Building Block for Copolymers: As an important building block, it contributes to the formation of diverse copolymers, expanding its applications across multiple industries.
Butyl methacrylate (BMA), with the chemical formula C4H9O2CC(CH3)=CH2, is a colorless liquid widely used as a monomer in the production of methacrylate polymers. Typically polymerized under free-radical conditions, BMA is a versatile monomer that also acts as a plasticizer. It plays a crucial role as a foundational component in numerous copolymer formulations.
Parameters
Melting point | -75 °C |
Boiling point | 162-165 °C (lit.) |
density | 0.894 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
vapor density | 4.91 (15 °C, vs air) |
vapor pressure | 2 mm Hg ( 20 °C) |
refractive index | n |
Fp | 123 °F |
storage temp. | Store below +30°C. |
solubility | 0.36g/l |
form | Liquid |
color | Clear |
Odor | Moderate acrylate. |
explosive limit | 2.00-8.00%(V) |
Water Solubility | 3 g/L (20 ºC) |
BRN | 773960 |
Exposure limits | ACGIH: TWA 5 mg/m3 |
Stability: | Stable (though if no stabilizers are present, it may polymerize; typically stabilized through the addition of HQME). Incompatible with strong reducing agents, strong oxidizing agents. Flammable. Water-reactive at high or low pH. |
InChIKey | SOGAXMICEFXMKE-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
LogP | 3 at 25℃ |
CAS DataBase Reference | 97-88-1(CAS DataBase Reference) |
NIST Chemistry Reference | Butyl methacrylate(97-88-1) |
EPA Substance Registry System | Butyl methacrylate (97-88-1) |
Safety Information
Hazard Codes | Xi |
Risk Statements | 10-36/37/38-43 |
Safety Statements | 16-36/37/39-26 |
RIDADR | UN 2227 3/PG 3 |
WGK Germany | 1 |
RTECS | OZ3675000 |
Autoignition Temperature | 562 °F |
TSCA | Yes |
HazardClass | 3 |
PackingGroup | III |
HS Code | 29161490 |
Hazardous Substances Data | 97-88-1(Hazardous Substances Data) |
Toxicity | LD50 orally in Rabbit: > 2000 mg/kg LD50 dermal Rabbit > 2000 mg/kg |
n-Butyl methacrylate serves as a monomer in the production of resins, solvent coatings, adhesives, and oil additives. It is widely used in emulsions for textile, leather, and paper finishes, as well as in the manufacture of contact lenses. Additionally, it is utilized in dental resins, oil-dispersible pesticides, acrylic surface coatings, and as part of copolymers, such as in paraffin embedding media.
