Methyl Methacrylate

C₅H₈O₂

IUPAC: Methyl 2-methylprop-2-enoate

CAS: 80-62-6

Aperçu

Methyl methacrylate is the monomer used to produce polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA), known commercially as Plexiglas, Lucite, or acrylic glass. It is a clear, colorless liquid with a fruity odor. PMMA is an important transparent engineering plastic.

Composition

Élément Symbole Atomes Masse atomique
Hydrogen H 8 1,0080
Carbon C 5 12,0110
Oxygen O 2 15,9990

Composition élémentaire

C
60,0%
O
32,0%

Usages

  • Acrylic glass (Plexiglas/Lucite) production
  • Dental and orthopedic bone cement
  • Acrylic paints and coatings
  • Artificial nails

Le saviez-vous

  • Plexiglas was critical in World War II for aircraft canopies and submarine periscopes

Sécurité

  • ⚠ Skin and respiratory sensitizer
  • ⚠ Flammable
  • ⚠ Strong unpleasant odor

Structure

SMILES

CC(=C)C(=O)OC

Propriétés

Type
organic
État
liquid
Masse molaire
100,12 g/mol
Densité
0,9360 g/cm³
Point de fusion
-48,0 °C
Point d'ébullition
100,6 °C
Solubilité
15.9 g/L at 20°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
100,0524
XLogP
1,4
TPSA
26,3 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
2
Rotatable Bonds
2
Heavy Atoms
7
Complexity
94,0

Aussi connu sous le nom de

MMA

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Methyl Methacrylate?
Methyl Methacrylate (C₅H₈O₂) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name Methyl 2-methylprop-2-enoate.
What is the molecular weight of Methyl Methacrylate?
Methyl Methacrylate has a molar mass of 100.116 g/mol.
What state is Methyl Methacrylate at room temperature?
Methyl Methacrylate is a liquid at room temperature.
Is Methyl Methacrylate organic or inorganic?
Methyl Methacrylate is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Methyl Methacrylate?
Methyl Methacrylate (C₅H₈O₂) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Oxygen (O).