n-Butyl acrylate, 98+%, stab. with up to 50ppm 4-methoxyphenol, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

n-Butyl acrylate is used in polymer manufacturing, textile, leather finishing, formulating paints and adhesive. It is also used in the production of homopolymers and co-polymers like acrylic acid and its salts, esters, amides, methacrylates, acrylonitrile, maleates, vinyl acetate, vinyl chloride, vinylidene chloride, styrene, butadiene and unsaturated polyesters. Further, it is also used in making vitamin B1.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
n-Butyl acrylate is used in polymer manufacturing, textile, leather finishing, formulating paints and adhesive. It is also used in the production of homopolymers and co-polymers like acrylic acid and its salts, esters, amides, methacrylates, acrylonitrile, maleates, vinyl acetate, vinyl chloride, vinylidene chloride, styrene, butadiene and unsaturated polyesters. Further, it is also used in making vitamin B1.

Solubility
Miscible with ethanol, ethyl ether and acetone. Slightly miscible with water and carbon tetrachloride.

Notes
Light sensitive. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, strong bases, catalytic metals, organotin catalysts, amines, peroxides and halogens.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 141-32-2
• Molecular Formula: C7H12O2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 128.171
• MDL Number: MFCD00009446
• InChI Key: CQEYYJKEWSMYFG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: butyl acrylate, n-butyl acrylate, acrylic acid butyl ester, n-butyl propenoate, 2-propenoic acid, butyl ester, butyl 2-propenoate, butylacrylate, acrylic acid, butyl ester, acrylic acid n-butyl ester, butylester kyseliny akrylove
• PubChem CID: 8846
• ChEBI: CHEBI:3245
• IUPAC Name: butyl prop-2-enoate
• SMILES: CCCCOC(=O)C=C

• Melting Point: -64°C
• Density: 0.895
• Boiling Point: 145°C to 146°C
• Flash Point: 39°C (102°F)
• Odor: Fruit-like
• Linear Formula: CH₂=CHCO₂CH₂CH₂CH₂CH₃
• Refractive Index: 1.418
• Quantity: 100 mL
• UN Number: UN2348
• Beilstein: 1749970
• Sensitivity: Light sensitive
• Merck Index: 14,1539
• Solubility Information: Miscible with ethanol,ethyl ether and acetone. Slightly miscible with water and carbon tetrachloride.
• Formula Weight: 128.17
• Percent Purity: ≥98%
• Chemical Name or Material: n-Butyl acrylate, stabilized with up to 50ppm 4-methoxyphenol

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• n-Butyl acrylate

Signal Word

• Warning

Hazard Category

• Acute toxicity Category 4
• LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 3
• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
• Flammable liquid Category 3
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
• Skin sensitiser Category 1
• Specific target organ toxicity Category 3

Hazard Statement

• H226-Flammable liquid and vapour.
• H315-Causes skin irritation.
• H317-May cause an allergic skin reaction.
• H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
• H332-Harmful if inhaled.
• H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
• H412-Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary Statement

• P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
• P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : n-Butyl acrylate

RUO – Research Use Only