Cyclohexyl methacrylate

Synonym(s):Methacrylic acid cyclohexyl ester

CAS NO.：101-43-9
Empirical Formula: C10H16O2
Molecular Weight: 168.23
MDL number: MFCD00014292
EINECS: 202-943-5
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2024-08-24 19:19:26

What is Cyclohexyl methacrylate?

Description

Cyclohexyl Methacrylate (CHMA) is a very useful starting material for chemical synthesis since it easily undergoes addition reactions with a wide range of organic and inorganic compounds. The compound is an ester of Methacrylic acid and is 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. Copolymers of CHMA can be prepared with (meth)acrylic acid and its salts, amides, and esters and with (meth)acrylates, acrylonitrile, maleic acid esters, vinyl acetate, vinyl chloride, vinylidene chloride, styrene, butadiene, unsaturated polyesters, and drying oils, etc.

Chemical properties

clear colorless to slightly yellow liquid

The Uses of Cyclohexyl methacrylate

Cyclohexyl methacrylate (CHMA) is mainly used in coatings, plastics, textiles, leather, and paper industries as a solution polymerization, suspension polymerization monomer, or comonomer.

Flammability and Explosibility

Non flammable

Purification Methods

Purify as for methyl methacrylate (p 164). [Tong & Kenyon J Am Chem Soc 68 1355 1946, Beilstein 6 III 25, 6 IV 39.]

Properties of Cyclohexyl methacrylate

Boiling point:	68-70 °C4 mm Hg(lit.)
Density	0.964 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
vapor pressure	18.4Pa at 20℃
refractive index	n20/D 1.458(lit.)
Flash point:	181 °F
storage temp.	Sealed in dry,Room Temperature
form	Liquid
color	Clear colorless to slightly yellow
Odor	ester-like odor
Water Solubility	negligible
BRN	2045235
CAS DataBase Reference	101-43-9(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference	2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, cyclohexyl ester(101-43-9)
EPA Substance Registry System	Cyclohexyl methacrylate (101-43-9)

Safety information for Cyclohexyl 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
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. 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.