mp -75 °C bp 118-119 °C(lit.) density 0.917 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) vapor density >3.9 (vs air) vapor pressure 15 mm Hg ( 20 °C) refractive index n20/D 1.413(lit.) Fp 60 °F storage temp. Refrigerator (+4°C) + Flammables area Water Solubility 4 g/L (20 ºC) BRN 471201 Ethyl methacrylate Usage And Synthesis Chemical Properties colourless liquid with an unpleasant odour General Description A colorless moderately toxic liquid with an acrid odor. Flash point of 70°F. Boiling point 278°F. Vapors irritate the eyes and respiratory system. Less dense than water. Not soluble in water. Used to make polymers and other chemicals. Air & Water Reactions Highly flammable. A very dangerous fire and explosion hazard. Not soluble in water. Reactivity Profile May polymerize if heated for prolonged periods or accidentally contaminated. If polymerization takes place inside a container, the container may violently rupture. Can react with oxidizing materials. When heated to decomposition Ethyl methacrylate emits irritating fumes and acrid smoke [Sax, 9th ed., 1996, p. 1576]. Health Hazard Inhalation may cause irritation of the mucous membrane. Ingestion causes irritation of mouth and stomach. Contact with liquid irritates eyes and skin. Fire Hazard Behavior in Fire: Sealed containers may rupture explosively if hot. Heat can cause a violent polymerization reaction with rapid release of energy. Vapors are heavier than air and can travel to a source of ignition and flash back. Ethyl methacrylate Preparation Products And Raw materials Raw materials Methacrylic acid-->Acetone cyanohydrin -->Methacrylamide Preparation Products Procymidone-->Leather lustering agent
