Methacrylic Acid
TL;DR: Methacrylic Acid (CAS 79-41-4) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C4H6O2 and molecular weight 86.03678 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.
2-methylprop-2-enoic acid
Also Known As: METHACRYLIC ACID, Methylacrylic acid, 2-Methylacrylic acid, 2-methylprop-2-enoic acid, 2-Methylpropenoic acid
Application Areas
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Technical Specifications
| Molecular Formula | C4H6O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 86.03678 g/mol |
| XLogP | 0.9 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA) | 37.3 Ų |
| Hydrogen Bond Donors | 1 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptors | 2 |
| Rotatable Bonds | 1 |
| Exact Mass | 86.03678 Da |
| Heavy Atoms | 6 |
| Complexity | 83.0 |
| Melting Point | 61 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Boiling Point | 325 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | 1.015 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Flash Point | 170 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.65 mmHg at 68 °F ; 1 mmHg at 77 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Refractive Index | Index of refraction: 1.43143 at 20 °C/D |
| Solubility | greater than or equal to 100 mg/mL at 63 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| SMILES | CC(=C)C(=O)O |
| InChIKey | CERQOIWHTDAKMF-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Product Description
Applications: Methacrylic Acid is used in polymer chemistry and functional materials synthesis, as well as pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Available from CoreyChem as both catalog item and custom-synthesis project (mg to ton scale), with full analytical documentation (COA, MSDS, HPLC, NMR, MS).
Methacrylic Acid is a polymer intermediate identified by CAS number 79-41-4 and the molecular formula C4H6O2 and a molecular weight of 86.04 g/mol. Physically, the compound has a density of 1.015 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink g/cm³, a solubility: greater than or equal to 100 mg/mL at 63 °F (NTP, 1992). Synonyms include METHACRYLIC ACID and Methylacrylic acid.
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Chemical Property Profile of Methacrylic Acid
Property Insights of Methacrylic Acid
The XLogP value of 0.9 suggests moderate lipophilicity, balancing water solubility and membrane permeability for Methacrylic Acid. With a topological polar surface area (TPSA) of 37.3 Ų, Methacrylic Acid exhibits relatively low polarity, potentially indicating favorable cell membrane permeability. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, Methacrylic Acid has 1 hydrogen bond donor(s) and 2 hydrogen bond acceptor(s), all within the drug-like range, suggesting favorable oral bioavailability potential.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Methacrylic Acid?
The CAS number of Methacrylic Acid is 79-41-4.
What is the molecular formula of Methacrylic Acid?
The molecular formula of Methacrylic Acid is C4H6O2.
What is the molecular weight of Methacrylic Acid?
The molecular weight of Methacrylic Acid is 86.03678 g/mol.
What are the applications of Methacrylic Acid?
Methacrylic Acid is used in polymer chemistry and functional materials synthesis, as well as pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Available from CoreyChem as both catalog item and custom-synthesis project (mg...
Where can I buy Methacrylic Acid?
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