Ethyl acrylate

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Reference = ["Merck Index", 11th Edition, 3715.] [ [http://www.inchem.org/documents/icsc/icsc/eics0267.htm Ethyl acrylate] Datasheet at Inchem.org]
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IUPACName = Ethyl propenoate
OtherNames = Acrylic acid ethyl ester
Ethyl propenoate
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CASNo = 140-88-5
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SMILES = C=CC(OCC)=O
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Formula = C₅H₈O₂
MolarMass = 100.11
Appearance = Clear liquid
Density = 0.9405 g/mL
MeltingPt = -71 °C
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Ethyl acrylate is an organic compound primarily used in the preparation of various polymers. It is a clear liquid with an acrid penetrating odor. Ethyl acrylate is a known carcinogen.

Chemistry

Ethyl acrylate can be prepared by several industrial methods. Acrylonitrile can be reacted with ethanol using sulfuric acid as a catalyst to produce ethyl acrylate. It may also be prepared from acetylene, carbon monoxide and ethanol.

Ethyl acrylate will readily polymerize upon standing and polymerization is accelerated by heat, light, and peroxides.

Uses

Ethyl acrylate is used in the production of polymers including resins, plastics, rubber, and denture material. [http://nj.gov/health/eoh/rtkweb/0843.pdf Ethyl acrylate] Hazardous Substance Fact Sheet, New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services]

afety

Ethyl acrylate is a carcinogen and should be handled with extreme caution. It can irritate the nose, throat and lungs. Ethyl acrylate is flammable and highly reactive.

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