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Ethyl acrylate , StandardForgc, ≥99.5%(GC), containing 0.01%MEHQ stabilizer , 140-88-5

Synonym(s):
Acrylic acid ethyl ester;Ethyl 2-propenoate;Ethyl acrylate

CAS NO.:140-88-5

Empirical Formula: C5H8O2

Molecular Weight: 100.12

MDL number: MFCD00009188

EINECS: 205-438-8

Update time: 2022-07-08

PRODUCT Properties

Melting point: −71 °C(lit.)
Boiling point: 99 °C(lit.)
Density  0.921 g/mL at 20 °C
vapor density  3.5 (vs air)
vapor pressure  31 mm Hg ( 20 °C)
FEMA  2418 | ETHYL ACRYLATE
refractive index  n20/D 1.406(lit.)
Flash point: 60 °F
storage temp.  2-8°C
solubility  20g/l
form  Liquid
color  Clear
Odor Characteristic acrylic odor; sharp, fragrant; acrid; slightly nauseating; sharp, ester type.
Odor Threshold 0.00026ppm
explosive limit 1.8-14%(V)
Odor Type plastic
biological source synthetic
Water Solubility  1.5 g/100 mL (25 ºC)
FreezingPoint  99.8℃
Merck  14,3759
JECFA Number 1351
BRN  773866
Henry's Law Constant 2.25(x 10-3 atm?m3/mol) at 20 °C (approximate - calculated from water solubility and vapor pressure)
Exposure limits TLV-TWA 5 ppm (~20 mg/m3) (ACGIH), 25 ppm (~100 mg/m3 (MSHA, NIOSH), TWA skin 25 ppm (100 mg/m3) (OSHA); IDLH 2000 ppm (NIOSH).
Stability: Stable, but may polymerize upon exposure to light. Highly flammable. Keep cool. Incompatible with oxidizing agents, peroxides and other polymerization initiators.
Major Application flavors and fragrances
Cosmetics Ingredients Functions PLASTICISER
InChI 1S/C5H8O2/c1-3-5(6)7-4-2/h3H,1,4H2,2H3
InChIKey JIGUQPWFLRLWPJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES CCOC(=O)C=C
LogP 1.18 at 25℃
Surface tension 25.72mN/m at 293.15K
CAS DataBase Reference 140-88-5(CAS DataBase Reference)
IARC 2B (Vol. 39, Sup 7, 71, 122) 2019
NIST Chemistry Reference 2-Propenoic acid, ethyl ester(140-88-5)
EPA Substance Registry System Ethyl acrylate (140-88-5)
ECETOC JACC REPORT Ethyl acrylate (140-88-5)

Description and Uses

Ethyl acrylate is an organic compound with the formula CH2CHCO2CH2CH3. It is the ethyl ester of acrylic acid. It is a colourless liquid with a characteristic acrid odor. It is mainly produced for paints, textiles, and non-woven fibers . It is also a reagent in the synthesis of various pharmaceutical intermediates.

Monomer for acrylic resins.

Safety

Symbol(GHS) 
GHS02,GHS06
Signal word  Danger
Hazard statements  H225-H302+H312-H315-H317-H319-H331-H335-H412
Precautionary statements  P210-P273-P280-P301+P312-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340+P311
target organs Respiratory system
Hazard Codes  F,Xn
Risk Statements  11-20/21/22-36/37/38-43
Safety Statements  9-16-33-36/37
RIDADR  UN 1917 3/PG 2
WGK Germany  2
RTECS  AT0700000
8
Autoignition Temperature 721 °F
TSCA  TSCA listed
HS Code  2916 12 00
HazardClass  3
PackingGroup  II
Storage Class 3 - Flammable liquids
Hazard Classifications Acute Tox. 3 Inhalation
Acute Tox. 4 Dermal
Acute Tox. 4 Oral
Aquatic Chronic 3
Eye Irrit. 2
Flam. Liq. 2
Skin Irrit. 2
Skin Sens. 1
STOT SE 3
Hazardous Substances Data 140-88-5(Hazardous Substances Data)
Toxicity LD50 orally in Rabbit: 550 mg/kg LD50 dermal Rabbit 1800 mg/kg
IDLA 300 ppm
Limited Quantities 1.0 L (0.3 gallon) (liquid)
Excepted Quantities Max Inner Pack (30g or 30ml) and Max Outer Pack (500g or 500ml)

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