Tert-butyl methacrylate
| Product name | Tert-butyl methacrylate |
| Synonyms | tertiary-Butyl Methacrylate，Butylmethacrylatetechnicalca
Butyl Methacrylate Tert-Butyl methacrylate，tert-Butyl Methacrylate Monomer |
| CAS NO | 585-07-9 |
| Molecular formula | C8H14O2 |
| Molecular weigh | 142.2 |
| EINECS Number | 209-548-7 |
| MDL No. | MFCD00048245 |
| Structural formula |  |
Melting point: -60℃
Boiling point: 132℃(let.)
Density: 0.875 g/mL at 25℃ (lit.)
Steam pressure: 7.13 hPa at 25℃
Refraction index: n20 / D 1.415 (let.)
Flash point: 81 F
Storage conditions: 2-8℃
Solubility: Insoluble in water
Morphology: the clear liquid
Color: Colorless
Water solubility: 464 mg/L at 20℃
LogP：2.54 at 25℃
RTECS number: OZ3675500
Dangerous Goods Mark: Xi
Danger category code: 10-38
Safety note: 16
Dangerous Goods Transport Number: 3272
WGK Germany: 1
Danger level: 3
Package Category: III
This product is esterified by methacrylic acid and tert-butanol, and the final product tert-butyl methacrylate is produced by salting out, dehydration and distillation.
Notes for safe operation
Avoid contact with the skin and the eyes. Avoid inhaling vapor and smoke.
Do not approach the source of the fire.-smoking or open flames prohibited. Take measures to prevent static build-up.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Store them in a cool place. Keep the container closed and store it in a dry and ventilated place.
Open containers must be carefully resealed and kept in vertical position to prevent leakage.
Recommended storage temperature: 2-8℃
Inhalation or contact with material may irritate or burn skin and eyes. Fire may produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases. Vapors may cause dizziness or suffocation. Runoff from fire control or dilution water may cause pollution.
Tert-Butyl methacrylate (tert-BMA) can be used in the formation of homo and block copolymers by atom transfer radical polymerization (ATRP) for potential usage in coatings, biomaterials and flocculants.Used as coatings, fabric handling agents, insulating materials, etc.
