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Acrylic acid

Chemical identity, technical indicators, performance and application reference. Confirm specifications and regulatory suitability against supplier documentation.

Molecular structure for Acrylic acid

Chemical identity

English nameAcrylic acid
English synonymsAcrylic acid;Propenoic acid;Ethylenecarboxylic acid
Chinese name丙烯酸
Chinese synonymsAA;乙烯基甲酸;2-丙烯酸
Chemical categoryOrganic Acids
CAS No.79-10-7
EINECS No.201-177-9
Molecular formulaC3H4O2
Molecular weight72.06
PubChem structure images are reference depictions, not proof of composition, purity, grade, or regulatory status. Mixtures and polymers may not have a single representative structure.

Technical indicators

Purity ≥99.5%; water ≤0.2%; aldehyde (as acrolein) ≤0.001%; acetic acid ≤0.1%; color (Pt-Co) ≤20

Performance characteristics

Colorless transparent liquid with pungent odor, miscible with water and most organic solvents, readily polymerizable

Application scenarios

Acrylate esters production, superabsorbent polymers (SAP), water treatment dispersants, paints and coatings