Polymethyl Methacrylate

(C₅H₈O₂)ₙ

IUPAC: Poly(methyl 2-methylpropenoate)

CAS: 9011-14-7

Übersicht

PMMA (Plexiglas/Lucite) is a transparent thermoplastic often used as a lightweight, shatter-resistant alternative to glass.

Zusammensetzung

Element Symbol Atome Atommasse
Hydrogen H 8 1,0080
Carbon C 5 12,0110
Oxygen O 2 15,9990

Elementare Zusammensetzung

H
Hydrogen ×8
8,1%
C
Carbon ×5
60,0%
O
Oxygen ×2
32,0%

Verwendung

  • • Transparent sheets (Plexiglas)
  • • Automotive tail lights
  • • Dental prosthetics
  • • Aquariums

Wissenswertes

  • ✦ Used for the world's largest aquarium windows, some over 60 cm thick

Eigenschaften

Typ
polymer
Zustand
solid
Molmasse
100,12 g/mol
Dichte
1,1800 g/cm³
Schmelzpunkt
160,0 °C
Löslichkeit
insoluble

Verwandte Verbindungen

Cellulose

(C₆H₁₀O₅)ₙ

Epoxy Resin DGEBA

C₂₁H₂₄O₄

Kevlar

(C₁₄H₁₀N₂O₂)ₙ

Nylon-6,6

(C₁₂H₂₂N₂O₂)ₙ

Sodium Polyacrylate

(C₃H₃NaO₂)ₙ

Polyethylene

(C₂H₄)ₙ

Polylactic Acid

(C₃H₄O₂)ₙ

Polyurethane

(C₃H₂NO)ₙ

Polycarbonate

(C₁₆H₁₄O₃)ₙ

Polyethylene Terephthalate

(C₁₀H₈O₄)ₙ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Polymethyl Methacrylate?
Polymethyl Methacrylate ((C₅H₈O₂)ₙ) is a polymer compound with the IUPAC name Poly(methyl 2-methylpropenoate).
What is the molecular weight of Polymethyl Methacrylate?
Polymethyl Methacrylate has a molar mass of 100.12 g/mol.
What state is Polymethyl Methacrylate at room temperature?
Polymethyl Methacrylate is a solid at room temperature.
Is Polymethyl Methacrylate organic or inorganic?
Polymethyl Methacrylate is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Polymethyl Methacrylate?
Polymethyl Methacrylate ((C₅H₈O₂)ₙ) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Oxygen (O).