2-Ethylhexyl methacrylate

Synonym(s):2-Ethylhexyl methacrylate;2-Methyl-2-propenoic acid-2-ethylhexyl ester

CAS NO.：688-84-6
Empirical Formula: C12H22O2
Molecular Weight: 198.3
MDL number: MFCD00009494
EINECS: 211-708-6
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2024-09-10 09:06:31

What is 2-Ethylhexyl methacrylate?

Description

2-Ethylhexyl methacrylate is an ester of Methacrylic acid used as a raw material component in synthesizing polymers. It is a monofunctional monomer consisting of a methacrylate group with a characteristic high reactivity and a cyclic hydrophobic group and could form homopolymers and copolymers. 2-Ethylhexyl methacrylate could be used as a monomer for polymers in latex paints, lacquers, polishes, coating resins for food contact, and viscosity index improvers.

Chemical properties

colourless liquid

The Uses of 2-Ethylhexyl methacrylate

2-Ethylhexyl Methacrylate can be used as a release coating composition.

Properties of 2-Ethylhexyl methacrylate

Melting point:	-50 °C
Boiling point:	218 °C
Density	0.885 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
vapor density	6.9 (vs air)
vapor pressure	0.13 hPa (20 °C)
refractive index	n20/D 1.438(lit.)
Flash point:	198 °F
storage temp.	Store at +2°C to +8°C.
solubility	<0.1g/l
form	Liquid
color	Colorless
Specific Gravity	0.885
Odor	Ester like odour
explosive limit	0.6%(V)
Water Solubility	<0.1 g/L
BRN	1769420
Stability:	Stable, but may polymerize upon exposure to light. Heat sensitive. Incompatible with strong acids, strong oxidizing agents, strong bases.
CAS DataBase Reference	688-84-6(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference	Octyl methacrylate(688-84-6)
EPA Substance Registry System	2-Ethylhexyl methacrylate (688-84-6)

Safety information for 2-Ethylhexyl methacrylate

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H317:Sensitisation, Skin H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation H412:Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard
Precautionary Statement Codes	P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P273:Avoid release to the environment. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.