n-Butyl methacrylate, n-BMA
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SYNONYMS
- Butyl-2-methacrylate
- n-BMA
- 2-Propenoic acid 2-methyl-butyl ester
Butyl Methacrylate is a monomer that serves as the building block for the production of acrylic polymers and copolymers for various applications. These include clear acrylic sheets, plastics, extrusion powders, latex paints, copier toners, printing inks, floor polishes, oil additives, adhesive cement, acrylic and paper coatings, and automotive coatings and lacquers.
USAGE
Organic synthesis to make plastic, adhesives of optical glass, fabric, leather, and auxiliaries for paper making.
Molecular Weight | 142.20 |
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Appearance | Clear Colorless Liquid |
Color (Pt-co), Hazen | 20 |
Purity, %≥ | 99.5 |
Water Content, %≤ | 0.05 |
Vacidity (As Methacrylic Acid), %≤ | 0.03 |
Refractive Index | 1.423 |
Assay | 99% |
Acidity | 0.005 % max |
Inhibitor (Mehq) | Upon Request |
Odor | ester odor |
Boiling Point | 162 – 165 °C |
Class | Specialty Monomers, Methacrylates |
Market | Acrylates |
Package | 180kg per drum, 850kg per IBC. Bulk |

Molecular Weight | 142.2 |
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Appearance | Clear colorless liquid |
Refractive Index | 1.415 |
Color (Pt-co), Hazen | 10 |
Assay | 99 % min |
Vacidity (As Methacrylic Acid), %≤ | 0.10 |
Water Content, %≤ | 0.04 |
Purity, %≥ | 99.0 |
Inhibitor(MEHQ) | 200 ± 20 ppm |
Boiling Point | 136 °C |
Melting point | – 48 °C |
Class | Specialty Monomers, Methacrylates |
Market | Acrylates |

Color (Pt-co), Hazen | 10 |
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Purity, %≥ | 99.0 |
Water Content, %≤ | 0.04 |
Vacidity (As Methacrylic Acid), %≤ | 0.10 |
Molecular Weight | 128.17g/mol |
Boiling Point | 120 °C |
Flashpoint | 66 °F OC |
Color/Form | LIQUID |
Complexity | 119 |
XLogP | 31.7 |
MeSH Entry Terms | tert-butyl acrylate |
Refractive Index | INDEX OF REFRACTION: 1.4080 AT 25 °C/D |
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count | 1 |
Heavy Atom Count | 9 |
Package | 180kg per drum, 850kg per IBC. Bulk. |

Appearance | Colorless or light yellow transparent liquid. |
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Boiling Point | 95°C5 mm Hg(lit.) |
Flash Point | 110°C |
Solubility | Soluble in water |
Refractive Index | n20/D 1.439(lit.) |
Density | 1.016 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) |
Vapor Pressure | 3-7.4Pa at 20-25°C |

Color (Pt-co), Hazen | 20 |
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Purity, %≥ | 98 |
Water Content, %≤ | 0.05 |
Vacidity (As Methacrylic Acid), %≤ | 0.2 |
Assay | 95% |
Specific Gravity | 1.02300 @ 25.00 °C. |
Melting Point | 226.28 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
Boiling Point | 292.27 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg (est) |
Vapor Pressure | 0.002000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) |
Flash Point > | 230.00 °F. TCC ( > 110.00 °C. ) |
logP (o/w) | 2.809 (est) |
Molecular Weight | 226.27 |
Bp | 132-134 °C/4 mmHg (lit.) |
Density | 1.023 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
Storage temp | 2-8°C |