Substance profile
Allyl methacrylate
Allyl methacrylate is a colorless liquid.
01 · Identification
What Allyl methacrylate is
Allyl methacrylate is a colorless liquid. Its molecular formula is C7H10O2 and its molecular weight is 126.15 g/mol. It boils at 150 °C.
Under the GHS it carries the signal word Danger.
Other names for Allyl methacrylate
- 2-methyl-2-propenoic acid 2-propenyl ester
02 · GHS classification
Hazards and label elements
Harmonised classification under CLP Annex VI. This is the legally binding classification in the EU; other jurisdictions may differ.
| Code | Hazard statement |
|---|---|
| H226 | Flammable liquid and vapour. |
| H330 | Fatal if inhaled. |
| H311 | Toxic in contact with skin. |
| H302 | Harmful if swallowed. |
| H400 | Very toxic to aquatic life. |
Precautionary statements: P210, P233, P241, P242, P260, P270, P271, P273, P280, P301, P302, P304, P310, P312, P330, P352, P391, P403, P501
03 · Physical and chemical properties
Allyl methacrylate properties
Every value is shown with the conditions it was measured under and the source it came from. Where sources disagree, all values are listed rather than one being picked — the difference is usually a different form of the substance, not an error.
| Property | Value | Conditions | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boiling point | 150 °C (302 °F) | HSDB | |
| Density | 0.9335 g/cm³ | OSHA | |
| 0.9335 g/cm³ | at 20 °C | HSDB | |
| Vapor pressure | 5.77 mmHg | OSHA | |
| 5.77 mmHg | at 25 °C | HSDB | |
| Flash point | 33.9 °C (93 °F) | Haz-Map |
Values compiled from PubChem Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary. Temperatures converted to Fahrenheit for reference.
04 · Handling and storage
Storing and handling Allyl methacrylate
Storage conditions
Temp during storage must be kept low to minimize formation of peroxides and other oxidation products. ... Storage temp below 30 °C are recommended for the polyfunctional methacrylates. ... The methacrylate monomers should not be stored for longer than one year. Shorter storage times are recommended for the aminomethacrylates, ie, three months, and the polyfunctional methacrylates, ie, six months. Many of these cmpd are sensitive to UV light and should, therefore, be stored in the dark. The methacryclic esters may be stored in mild steel, stainless steel, or aluminum. /Methiacrylic acid & derivatives/
Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
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