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Molecular Formula: C4H6O
Molecular Weight: 70.08984

Product Name: Methacrolein
Synonyms: 2-METHYL-2-PROPENAL;2-METHYL-PROPENAL;METHACRYLALDEHYDE;METHACROLEIN;2-Formyl-1-propene;2-Methyl-2-propen-1-al;2-methyl-2-propena;2-methyl-acrolei
CAS: 78-85-3
MF: C4H6O
MW: 70.09
EINECS: 201-150-1

mp -81 °C
bp 69 °C
density 0.85 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
vapor density 2.4 (vs air)
vapor pressure 121 mm Hg ( 20 °C)
refractive index n20/D 1.416(lit.)
Fp 5 °F
storage temp. 2-8°C
Water Solubility 6 g/100 mL (20 ºC)
Stability: Stable. Incompatible with strong bases, strong oxidising agents, strong reducing agents. Light and air-sensitive. Hazardous polymerisation may occur.

Chemical Properties colourless to light yellow liquid
Usage An unsaturated aldehyde used in the manufacture of polymers and synthetic resin. Cancer studies revealed consumption and release of this volatile organic compound in human small cell lung cancer line, a potential cancer biomarker.
General Description A colorless liquid. Flash point 35°F. Less dense than water. May be toxic by ingestion, inhalation and skin absorption. Severely irritating to skin and eyes. Used to make plastics.
Air & Water Reactions Highly flammable. Soluble in water.