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Methyl methacrylate
Chemical identity, technical indicators, performance and application reference. Confirm specifications and regulatory suitability against supplier documentation.
Chemical identity
| English name | Methyl methacrylate |
|---|---|
| English synonyms | MMA;Methyl methacrylate;Methyl 2-methylprop-2-enoate |
| Chinese name | 甲基丙烯酸甲酯 |
| Chinese synonyms | MMA;有机玻璃单体 |
| Chemical category | Fine & Specialty Chemicals |
| CAS No. | 80-62-6 |
| EINECS No. | 201-297-1 |
| Molecular formula | C5H8O2 |
| Molecular weight | 100.12 |
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Technical indicators
Purity ≥99.5%; water ≤0.05%; acidity (as methacrylic acid) ≤0.01%; color (Pt-Co) ≤10; polymerization inhibitor (MEHQ) 10–20 ppm
Performance characteristics
Colorless transparent liquid, slightly soluble in water, miscible with most organic solvents, readily polymerizable
Application scenarios
PMMA production (acrylic sheet, molding compounds), coatings, adhesives, dental materials