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Methacrylic acid, 99%, stab. with 100-250ppm hydroquinone or 4-methoxyphenol, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Methacrylic acid is used as a monomer to prepare polymers. It acts a precursor for the preparation methyl methacrylate, N-substituted methacryl amides, methacrylamide, N-substituted methacryl amides and acryloyl chloride. It enhances the adhesion of surface coatings and adhesives. It acts as auxiliaries for the textile industry. It is involved in the preparation of poly(methacrylic acid)/montmorillonite nanocomposites, which finds application in the leather tanning process.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Methacrylic acid is used as a monomer to prepare polymers. It acts a precursor for the preparation methyl methacrylate, N-substituted methacryl amides, methacrylamide, N-substituted methacryl amides and acryloyl chloride. It enhances the adhesion of surface coatings and adhesives. It acts as auxiliaries for the textile industry. It is involved in the preparation of poly(methacrylic acid)/montmorillonite nanocomposites, which finds application in the leather tanning process.
Solubility
Miscible with warm water, chloroform, ethanol, ether and organic solvents.
Notes
Incompatible with amines, strong bases, strong acids, oxidizing agents and peroxides.

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | 16°C |
Density | 1.015 |
pH | 2.0 to 2.2 |
Boiling Point | 163°C |
Flash Point | 65°C (149°F) |
Odor | Acrid |
Refractive Index | 1.431 |
Quantity | 500 g |
UN Number | UN2531 |
Beilstein | 1719937 |
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Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | H227-H302+H332-H311-H314-H335 |
Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H314-H302-H312-H227 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Harmful if swallowed. Harmful in contact with skin. Combustible liquid. |
Precautionary Statement | P210-P235-P260-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P330-P331-P363-P370+P378q-P501c |
DOTInformation | Transport Hazard Class: 8; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: METHACRYLIC ACID, STABILIZED |
EINECSNumber | 201-204-4 |
RTECSNumber | OZ2975000 |
TSCA | Yes |
Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures; Store under Nitrogen |
RUO – Research Use Only
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