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Methacrylic acid
Chemical identity, technical indicators, performance and application reference. Confirm specifications and regulatory suitability against supplier documentation.
Chemical identity
| English name | Methacrylic acid |
|---|---|
| English synonyms | MAA;Methacrylic acid;2-Methylpropenoic acid |
| Chinese name | 甲基丙烯酸 |
| Chinese synonyms | MAA;2-甲基丙烯酸;异丁烯酸 |
| Chemical category | Organic Acids |
| CAS No. | 79-41-4 |
| EINECS No. | 201-204-4 |
| Molecular formula | C4H6O2 |
| Molecular weight | 86.09 |
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Technical indicators
Purity ≥99.5%; water ≤0.2%; color (Pt-Co) ≤20; polymerization inhibitor (MEHQ) 10–20 ppm
Performance characteristics
Colorless transparent liquid or crystalline solid (mp ~15°C), miscible with water and most organic solvents
Application scenarios
MMA production, coatings, adhesives, water treatment polymers, textile auxiliary