Functional Roles
Industries Served
Physical Properties
melting_point
-84.3 u00b0F (NTP, 1992)
boiling_point
295 to 298 u00b0F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992)
density
0.899 at 68 u00b0F (USCG, 1999) - Less dense than water; will float
solubility
less than 1 mg/mL at 68 u00b0F (NTP, 1992)
vapor_pressure
10 mmHg at 95.9 u00b0F ; 4 mmHg at 68 u00b0F (NTP, 1992)
flash_point
120 u00b0F (NTP, 1992)
GHS / SDS Safety
Warning
Irritant
Acute Toxic
Flammable
Health Hazard
- H370: Causes damage to organs [Danger Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure]
- H319: Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
- H315: Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
- H335: May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]
- H335 (> 99.9%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]
- H226 (> 99.9%): Flammable liquid and vapor [Warning Flammable liquids]
- H331: Toxic if inhaled [Danger Acute toxicity, inhalation]
- H319 (> 99.9%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
- H361: Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child [Warning Reproductive toxicity]
- H412 (73.8%): Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects [Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard]
- H312: Harmful in contact with skin [Warning Acute toxicity, dermal]
- H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction [Warning Sensitization, Skin]
- H317 (> 99.9%): May cause an allergic skin reaction [Warning Sensitization, Skin]
- H226: Flammable liquid and vapor [Warning Flammable liquids]
- H315 (> 99.9%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
- H372: Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure [Danger Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure]
- H332: Harmful if inhaled [Warning Acute toxicity, inhalation]
- H303: May be harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
- H332 (75.4%): Harmful if inhaled [Warning Acute toxicity, inhalation]
- H305: May be harmful if swallowed and enters airways [Warning Aspiration hazard]
- H313: May be harmful in contact with skin [Warning Acute toxicity, dermal]
Chemical Identity
| CAS Number | 141-32-2 |
| IUPAC Name | butyl prop-2-enoate |
| InChI Key | CQEYYJKEWSMYFG-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| PubChem CID | 8846 |
| INCI Name | BUTYL ACRYLATE |
Synonyms & Trade Names
Full Description
Butyl Acrylate (BA) is an acrylic monomer and reactive diluent with the molecular formula C7H12O2, functioning primarily in crosslinking and curing applications. This chemical serves critical roles in the coatings & construction and plastics & polymers industries where controlled polymerization and chemical reactivity are required. With a boiling point of 295-298°F and flash point of 120°F, BA is a flammable liquid less dense than water.