Acrylic Acid

C₃H₄O₂

IUPAC: Prop-2-enoic acid

CAS: 79-10-7

Übersicht

Acrylic acid is the simplest unsaturated carboxylic acid and a key monomer for acrylate polymers. It is used to make superabsorbent polymers for diapers.

Zusammensetzung

Element Symbol Atome Atommasse
Hydrogen H 4 1,0080
Carbon C 3 12,0110
Oxygen O 2 15,9990

Elementare Zusammensetzung

C
50,0%
O
44,4%

Verwendung

  • Superabsorbent polymer
  • Adhesives
  • Coatings
  • Textiles

Wissenswertes

  • Superabsorbent polymers from acrylic acid can absorb 300x their weight in water

Sicherheit

  • ⚠ Corrosive
  • ⚠ Toxic vapor
  • ⚠ Can polymerize violently

Structure

SMILES

C=CC(=O)O

Eigenschaften

Typ
organic
Zustand
liquid
Molmasse
72,06 g/mol
Dichte
1,0510 g/cm³
Schmelzpunkt
14,0 °C
Siedepunkt
141,0 °C
Löslichkeit
miscible

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
72,0211
XLogP
0,3
TPSA
37,3 Ų
H-Bond Donors
1
H-Bond Acceptors
2
Rotatable Bonds
1
Heavy Atoms
5
Complexity
55,0

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Acrylic Acid?
Acrylic Acid (C₃H₄O₂) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name Prop-2-enoic acid.
What is the molecular weight of Acrylic Acid?
Acrylic Acid has a molar mass of 72.06 g/mol.
What state is Acrylic Acid at room temperature?
Acrylic Acid is a liquid at room temperature.
Is Acrylic Acid organic or inorganic?
Acrylic Acid is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Acrylic Acid?
Acrylic Acid (C₃H₄O₂) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Oxygen (O).