Substance profile
Lauryl Methacrylate
Lauryl Methacrylate: dodecyl methacrylate is a liquid.
01 · Identification
What Lauryl Methacrylate is
Lauryl Methacrylate: dodecyl methacrylate is a liquid. Its molecular formula is C16H30O2 and its molecular weight is 254.41 g/mol. It melts at -20 °C.
Under the GHS it carries the signal word Warning.
Other names for Lauryl Methacrylate
- dodecyl methacrylate
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 |
|---|---|
| H335 | May cause respiratory irritation. |
03 · Physical and chemical properties
Lauryl 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 | 142 °C (287.6 °F) | at 4 mmHg (reduced pressure) | HSDB |
| Melting point | -20 °C (-4 °F) | HSDB | |
| -22 °C (-7.6 °F) | HSDB | ||
| -22.22 °C (-8 °F) | CAMEO | ||
| Density | 0.868 g/cm³ | HSDB | |
| 0.868 g/cm³ | at 20 °C | HSDB | |
| 0.868 g/cm³ | at 25 °C | CAMEO | |
| Solubility | Insol in water | HSDB | |
| Vapor pressure | 0.0012 mmHg | at 20 °C | DOE PAC |
| 0.0012 mmHg | at 25 °C, Estimated | HSDB | |
| 0.0012 mmHg | Haz-Map | ||
| Flash point | 132 °C (269.6 °F) | Cleveland open cup | HSDB |
| 126 °C (258.8 °F) | closed cup | HSDB | |
| 110 °C (230 °F) | above this value | CAMEO | |
| Autoignition temperature | 296 °C (564.8 °F) | HSDB |
Values compiled from PubChem Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary. Temperatures converted to Fahrenheit for reference.
04 · Handling and storage
Storing and handling Lauryl 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 methacrylic esters may be stored in mild steel, stainless steel, or aluminum. /Methacrylic acid & derivatives/
Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
Reactivity
DODECYL METHACRYLATE is an acrylate ester. Esters react with acids to liberate heat along with alcohols and acids. Strong oxidizing acids may cause a vigorous reaction that is sufficiently exothermic to ignite the reaction products. Heat is also generated by the interaction of esters with caustic solutions. Flammable hydrogen is generated by mixing esters with alkali metals and hydrides. Tends to polymerize. Oxidizing and reducing agents may initiate polymerization. Reaction may also occur when heated (USCG, 1999).
Source: CAMEO Chemicals
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