103-11-7
Product Name:
2-Ethylhexyl acrylate
Formula:
C11H20O2
Synonyms:
(±)-Acrylic acid 2-ethylhexyl ester;2-Ethylhexyl acrylate;Acrylic acid 2-ethylhexyl ester
Inquiry
CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
| Physical Description | 2-ethylhexyl acrylate appears as a clear colorless liquid with a pleasant odor. Less dense than water and insoluble in water. Vapors heavier than air. Flash point 180 °F. Used in making of paints and plastics. |
|---|---|
| Color/Form | Colorless liquid |
| Odor | Pleasant |
| Boiling Point | 417 to 424 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992) |
| Melting Point | -130 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Flash Point | 180 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Solubility | less than 1 mg/mL at 72 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | 0.885 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Less dense than water; will float |
| Vapor Density | 6.35 (NTP, 1992) - Heavier than air; will sink (Relative to Air) |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.01 mmHg at 68 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| LogP | log Kow = 4.09 /Estimated/ |
| Henry's Law Constant | Henry's Law constant: 0.000432 atm-cu m/mol @ 25 °C /Estimated/ |
| Stability/Shelf Life | The typical shelf-life for this product is 12 months. /Formulation >99% 2-ethylhexyl acrylate/ |
| Autoignition Temperature | 496 °F (USCG, 1999) |
| Decomposition | When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes. |
| Polymerization | Polymerizes when exposed to heat. Peroxides or other initiators may cause polymerization. |
| Odor Threshold | 0.02 mg/L |
| Refractive Index | Index of refraction: 1.4332 @ 25 °C |
| Kovats Retention Index | 1215 1224 1215 1224.2 |
| Other Experimental Properties | Polymerizes readily, unless inhibited |
| Chemical Classes | Plastics & Rubber -> (Meth)acrylates |
SAFETY INFORMATION
| Signal word | Warning |
|---|---|
| Pictogram(s) |
 Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H317:Sensitisation, Skin H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P271:Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P272:Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. |
COMPUTED DESCRIPTORS
| Molecular Weight | 184.27 g/mol |
|---|---|
| XLogP3 | 3.8 |
| Hydrogen Bond Donor Count | 0 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count | 2 |
| Rotatable Bond Count | 8 |
| Exact Mass | 184.146329876 g/mol |
| Monoisotopic Mass | 184.146329876 g/mol |
| Topological Polar Surface Area | 26.3 Ų |
| Heavy Atom Count | 13 |
| Formal Charge | 0 |
| Complexity | 152 |
| Isotope Atom Count | 0 |
| Defined Atom Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count | 1 |
| Defined Bond Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Covalently-Bonded Unit Count | 1 |
| Compound Is Canonicalized | Yes |
PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
description
2-ethylhexyl acrylate appears as a clear colorless liquid with a pleasant odor. Less dense than water and insoluble in water. Vapors heavier than air. Flash point 180 °F. Used in making of paints and plastics.