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Ethyl acrylate

Ethyl acrylate^[1]^[2]

IUPAC name

Ethyl propenoate

Other names

Acrylic acid ethyl ester
Ethyl propenoate

Identifiers

CAS number

140-88-5

RTECS number

AT0700000

SMILES

C=CC(OCC)=O

Properties

Molecular formula

C₅H₈O₂

Molar mass

100.11

Appearance

Clear liquid

Density

0.9405 g/mL

Melting point

-71 °C

Boiling point

99.4 °C

Solubility in water

Insoluble

Hazards

NFPA 704

R-phrases

R11 R20/21/22 R36/37/38 R43

S-phrases

(S2) S9 S16 S33 S36/37

Flash point

15 °C

Except where noted otherwise, data are given for
materials in their standard state
(at 25 °C, 100 kPa)
Infobox disclaimer and references

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.

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1 Chemistry
2 Uses
3 Safety
4 References

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.^[3]

Safety

Ethyl acrylate is a carcinogen and should be handled with extreme caution.^[3] It can irritate the nose, throat and lungs. Ethyl acrylate is flammable and highly reactive.

References

^ Merck Index, 11th Edition, 3715.
^ Ethyl acrylate Datasheet at Inchem.org
^ ^a ^b Ethyl acrylate Hazardous Substance Fact Sheet, New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services