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tert-Butyl acrylate, 99%, stab. with 15ppm 4-methoxyphenol
Description
tert-Butyl acrylate is a monomer used in the production of poly(tert-butyl acrylate) polymers, poly(acrylic acid) polyelectrolyte brushes and 3-(3-methyl-but-3-enyloxy)-propionic acid tert-butyl ester. It is also used in paints, coatings, high polymer paper conditioner, nursing polymer products and carbonyl reforming polyolefin. Further, it serves as an important raw material in organic synthesis.
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.
tert-Butyl acrylate is a monomer used in the production of poly(tert-butyl acrylate) polymers, poly(acrylic acid) polyelectrolyte brushes and 3-(3-methyl-but-3-enyloxy)-propionic acid tert-butyl ester. It is also used in paints, coatings, high polymer paper conditioner, nursing polymer products and carbonyl reforming polyolefin. Further, it serves as an important raw material in organic synthesis.
Solubility
Slightly miscible with water.
Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | ∼-69°C |
Density | 0.883 |
Boiling Point | 121°C |
Flash Point | 11°C (52°F) |
Refractive Index | 1.411 |
Linear Formula | CH2=CHCOOC(CH3)3 |
Quantity | 100 mL |
UN Number | UN3272 |
Beilstein | 1742329 |
Solubility Information | Slightly miscible with water. |
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Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | H225-H302+H312+H332-H315-H317-H319-H335 |
Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H225-H302-H312-H332-H315-H317-H335 Highly flammable liquid and vapor. Harmful if swallowed. Harmful in contact with skin. Harmful if inhaled. Causes skin irritation. May cause an allergic skin reaction. May cause respiratory irritation. |
Precautionary Statement | P210-P233-P235-P240-P241-P242-P243-P261-P264b-P270-P271-P272-P280-P301+P312-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P330-P333+P313-P363-P370+P378q-P501c |
DOTInformation | Transport Hazard Class: 3; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: ESTERS, N.O.S. |
EINECSNumber | 216-768-7 |
TSCA | Yes |
Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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