Substance profile
tert-Butyl acrylate
tert-Butyl acrylate is a LIQUID.
01 · Identification
What tert-Butyl acrylate is
tert-Butyl acrylate is a LIQUID. It boils at 120 °C.
Under the GHS it carries the signal word Danger.
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 |
|---|---|
| H225 | Highly flammable liquid and vapour. |
| H332 | Harmful if inhaled. |
| H312 | Harmful in contact with skin. |
| H302 | Harmful if swallowed. |
| H335 | May cause respiratory irritation. |
| H315 | Causes skin irritation. |
| H317 | May cause an allergic skin reaction. |
| H411 | Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. |
Precautionary statements: P210, P233, P241, P242, P260, P261, P264, P270, P271, P272, P273, P280, P301, P302, P304, P312, P313, P330, P332, P333, P352, P391, P403, P501
03 · Physical and chemical properties
tert-Butyl acrylate 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 | 120 °C (248 °F) | HSDB | |
| Density | 0.879 g/cm³ | at 25 °C | HSDB |
| Flash point | 18.89 °C (66 °F) | HSDB |
Values compiled from PubChem Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary. Temperatures converted to Fahrenheit for reference.