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Ethyl methacrylate, 98+%, stab. with 10-120ppm, 4-methoxyphenol, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: A17518.AK
250 mL, Each
Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Ethyl methacrylate, 98+%, stab. with 10-120ppm, 4-methoxyphenol, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: A17518.AK
250 mL, Each
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Catalog number: A17518.AK
also known as A17518-AK
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS
97-63-2
IUPAC Name
ethyl 2-methylprop-2-enoate
Molecular Formula
C6H10O2
InChI Key
SUPCQIBBMFXVTL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
CCOC(=O)C(C)=C
Assay (GC)
≥98.0%
Form
Liquid
Stabilizer
4-Methoxyphenol (MEHQ) 10-120ppm
Identification (FTIR)
Conforms
Appearance (Color)
Clear colorless

Description

Ethyl methacrylate is used to prepare copolymers of EMA on waxy maize starch and hydroxypropylstarch, potential application of these copolymers are as excipients for compressed non-disintegrating matrix tablets. It is also used to study reactions of n-butyl acrylate and EMA with ozone in the gas phase.

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Applications
Ethyl methacrylate is used to prepare copolymers of EMA on waxy maize starch and hydroxypropylstarch, potential application of these copolymers are as excipients for compressed non-disintegrating matrix tablets. It is also used to study reactions of n-butyl acrylate and EMA with ozone in the gas phase.

Solubility
Soluble in water (4.69g/L), ether, and alcohols.

Notes
Store away from strong oxidizing agents. Keep container tightly closed. Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers.
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