Methyl acrylate, 99%

Name: Methyl acrylate, 99%
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-008888

About Methyl acrylate, 99%

Methyl acrylate is an ester in Synthesis grade carrying the CAS registry number 96-33-3 with a typical assay of 99%. With the molecular formula C4H6O2, it has a molar mass of 86.09 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is methyl prop-2-enoate. It is also known as Methyl propenoate or 2-Propenoic acid, methyl ester.

It is supplied as a liquid. Literature values give a melting point of -75 °C and a boiling point of 80 °C. Store in a cool, well-ventilated place, away from sources of ignition, with the container tightly sealed. Under GHS it is labelled “Danger”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

It is commonly used for organic synthesis, pharmaceutical synthesis and fine chemical synthesis. Typical end-use sectors are pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Methyl acrylate in 500 mL, 5 L, 4 x 25 kg and 160 kg packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide.

Typical applications

Organic synthesis
Pharmaceutical synthesis
Fine chemical synthesis

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Methyl acrylate, 99%
Catalogue No.	VQ-008888
CAS Number	96-33-3
IUPAC name	methyl prop-2-enoate
Molecular formula	C₄H₆O₂
Molecular weight	86.09 g/mol
Exact mass	86.0368
Grade	Synthesis
Purity / assay	99%
HSN code	29161400
InChIKey	BAPJBEWLBFYGME-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	COC(=O)C=C
PubChem CID	7294

Physical properties
Physical form	Liquid
Appearance	Liquid
Melting point	-75 °C
Boiling point	80 °C
LogP (XLogP3)	0.8
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 2
TPSA	26.3 Å²
UN number	UN 1919
Synonyms	Methyl propenoate, 2-Propenoic acid, methyl ester, Methyl 2-propenoate, Methyl-acrylat, Methoxycarbonylethylene, Acrylic acid, methyl ester, Acrylate de methyle, Curithane 103, Methyl propenate, Methylester kyseliny akrylove, 2-propenoic acid methyl ester, propenoic acid methyl ester

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Flammable

Toxic

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H225Highly flammable liquid and vapor
H302Harmful if swallowed
H312Harmful in contact with skin
H315Causes skin irritation
H317May cause an allergic skin reaction
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H331Toxic if inhaled
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P210, P233, P240, P241, P242, P243, P261, P264, P264 + P265, P270, P271, P272, P280, P301 + P317, P302 + P352, P303 + P361 + P353, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P316, P317, P319, P321, P330, P332 + P317

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Methyl acrylate, 99%?

The CAS Registry Number of Methyl acrylate, 99% is 96-33-3. It is also known as Methyl propenoate, 2-Propenoic acid, methyl ester, Methyl 2-propenoate.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Methyl acrylate, 99%?

Methyl acrylate, 99% has the molecular formula C4H6O2 and a molecular weight of 86.09 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is methyl prop-2-enoate.

Which grade and pack sizes of Methyl acrylate, 99% can I order?

We supply Methyl acrylate, 99% in Synthesis (99%) grade, in 500 mL, 5 L, 4 x 25 kg, 160 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Methyl acrylate, 99%?

Yes. Every lot of Methyl acrylate, 99% is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Methyl acrylate, 99% be shipped internationally?

Yes. Methyl acrylate, 99% is classified as hazardous (UN 1919), so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.