Ethyl methacrylate
CAS 97-63-2
EC 202-597-5
Formula C6H10O2
MW 114.14 g/mol
Monomers & Building Blocks Plastics & PolymersFood & Nutrition Polymerization InitiationCross-linking & CuringFlavoring & Acidulant
Description
Ethyl methacrylate (CAS 97-63-2, EC 202-597-5) is a reactive acrylic monomer also known as Ethyl 2-methylacrylate, Acryester E, and NSC 24152. It carries no assigned E-code and is classified under HS code 29161490 within the monomers and building blocks category.
In polymer manufacturing, ethyl methacrylate undergoes free-radical polymerization to produce acrylic resins with controlled flexibility and glass transition properties, making it a functional component in coatings and adhesive formulations. At lower inclusion levels, it also serves as a flavoring agent in food applications, where its ester character contributes fruity top notes to finished products.
This material is supplied in liquid form and is subject to REACH registration requirements within the EU. Procurement teams should confirm supplier documentation for relevant purity grades, including food-grade specifications where FCC compliance is required. Standard packaging formats for industrial volumes typically include drums and IBCs.
In polymer manufacturing, ethyl methacrylate undergoes free-radical polymerization to produce acrylic resins with controlled flexibility and glass transition properties, making it a functional component in coatings and adhesive formulations. At lower inclusion levels, it also serves as a flavoring agent in food applications, where its ester character contributes fruity top notes to finished products.
This material is supplied in liquid form and is subject to REACH registration requirements within the EU. Procurement teams should confirm supplier documentation for relevant purity grades, including food-grade specifications where FCC compliance is required. Standard packaging formats for industrial volumes typically include drums and IBCs.
Physical Properties
| Melting Point | >-75 °C |
| Boiling Point | 117 °C @ Press: 760 Torr |
| Density | 0.9135 g/cm³ @ Temp: 20 °C |
| Flash Point | 60 °F |
| Appearance | colourless liquid with an unpleasant odour |
| Color | Clear colorless |
| Odor | Acrid acrylic. |
| Form | Liquid |
| Water Solubility | 4 g/L (20 ºC) |
| Vapor Pressure | 15 mm Hg ( 20 °C) |
| Refractive Index | n 20/D 1.413(lit.) |
| Log P | 1.940 |
Safety & Handling (Learn More)
Danger GHS02 GHS07
H
H225H315H317H319H332H335
P
P210P233P240P241P242P243P261P264P271P272P280P317P319P321P405P501P264+P265P302+P352P304+P340P332+P317P333+P317P337+P317P362+P364P370+P378P403+P233P403+P235P303+P361+P353P305+P351+P338
Trade & Regulatory
| HS Code | 29161490 |
| UN Number | 2277 |
| ADR Class | 3 |
| Packing Group | II |
| Storage Class | 3 - Flammable liquids |
| WGK (Germany) | 1 |
Other Names
ethyl 2-methylprop-2-enoateEMAAcryester ERARECHEM AL BI 0124Ethyl α-methylacrylateEthyl 2-methylacrylateEthyl-α-methyl acrylate
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