2,2,2-Trifluoroethyl methacrylate

Synonym(s):2,2,2-Trifluoroethyl 2-methylprop-2-enoate

CAS NO.：352-87-4
Empirical Formula: C6H7F3O2
Molecular Weight: 168.11
MDL number: MFCD00013576
EINECS: 206-525-3
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2024-11-01 18:09:03

2,2,2-Trifluoroethyl methacrylate Structural

What is 2,2,2-Trifluoroethyl methacrylate?

Chemical properties

clear colorless liquid

The Uses of 2,2,2-Trifluoroethyl methacrylate

TFEMA can be used in the preparation of poly(TFEMA), which can be used in the development of acrylic protective coatings.

General Description

2,2,2-Trifluoroethyl methacrylate (TFEMA) is a semifluorinated monomer that can be synthesized from methacryloyl chloride and 2,2,2-trifluoroethanol in presence of triethylamine. Its properties include chemical inertness, good wear resistance and low dielectric constant.

Flammability and Explosibility

Highly flammable

Properties of 2,2,2-Trifluoroethyl methacrylate

Boiling point:	59 °C100 mm Hg(lit.)
Density	1.181 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
vapor pressure	22hPa at 20℃
refractive index	n20/D 1.361(lit.)
Flash point:	62 °F
storage temp.	2-8°C
form	Crystals or Crystalline Powder
color	White
Specific Gravity	1.181
Water Solubility	906mg/L at 20℃
BRN	4175872
CAS DataBase Reference	352-87-4(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference	2,2,2-Trifluoroethyl methacrylate(352-87-4)
EPA Substance Registry System	2,2,2-Trifluoroethyl methacrylate (352-87-4)

Safety information for 2,2,2-Trifluoroethyl methacrylate

Signal word	Danger
Pictogram(s)	Flame Flammables GHS02 Skull and Crossbones Acute Toxicity GHS06
GHS Hazard Statements	H225:Flammable liquids H412:Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard
Precautionary Statement Codes	P210:Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking. P233:Keep container tightly closed. P240:Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P273:Avoid release to the environment. P301+P310:IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.