isopropyl methacrylate
2-propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, 1-methylethyl ester
Identification
| Name | isopropyl methacrylate |
| IUPAC | propan-2-yl 2-methylprop-2-enoate |
| CAS Number | 4655-34-9 |
| EINECS | 225-094-2 |
| FDA UNII | URP39ZM4BM |
| Molecular Formula | C7 H12 O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 128.17104000 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00048290 |
| Nikkaji Number | J47.206I |
| Beilstein | 1744848 |
Regulatory
| DG SANTE Food Contact Materials | methacrylic acid, isopropyl ester |
| FDA Mainterm (IAUFC) | 4655-34-9 ; ISOPROPYL METHACRYLATE |
Physical Properties
| Appearance | colorless to pale yellow clear liquid (est) |
| Assay | 95.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Soluble in | water, 1120 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) |
No sensory data available
Safety Information
| Preferred SDS | View |
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | oral-mouse LD50 196 mg/kg |
| Dermal Toxicity | Not determined |
| Inhalation Toxicity | Not determined |
GHS Classification
['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']
Safety in Use
| Category | indirect food additives: adhesives and components of coatings |
| Recommendation for isopropyl methacrylate usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| Recommendation for isopropyl methacrylate flavor usage levels up to | not for flavor use. |
Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
acrylic acid, 2-methyl-, isopropyl ester
methacrylic acid, isopropyl ester
1-
methylethyl 2-methyl-2-propenoate
propan-2-yl 2-methylprop-2-enoate
2-
propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, 1-methylethyl ester
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