n-Butyl methacrylate, n-BMA
$10.00
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 | 254.4 |
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Appearance | Clear, Colorless to Yellow Liquid |
Density | 0.868 g/cm3 |
Refractive Index | 1.4470 |
Color (Pt-co), Hazen | 20 |
Assay | 97.0 % min. |
Purity, %≥ | 99.0 |
Vacidity (As Methacrylic Acid), %≤ | 0.01 |
Water Content, %≤ | 0.10 |
Inhibitor(MEHQ) | 100 ± 20 ppm |
Melting point | – 22 °C |
Boiling Point > | 300 °C |
Flashpoint | 110 °C |
Class | Specialty Monomers, Methacrylates |
Market | Acrylates |

Molecular Weight | 168.2 |
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Appearance | Clear colorless liquid |
Refractive Index | 1.4578 |
Color (Pt-co), Hazen | 20 |
Assay | 98.0 % min |
Vacidity (As Methacrylic Acid), %≤ | 0.03 |
Purity, %≥ | 99.5 |
Water Content, %≤ | 0.05 |
Inhibitor (MEHQ) | 50 ± 5 ppm |
Odor | ester-like odor |
Boiling Point | 210 °C |
Melting point | – 104 °C |
Flashpoint | 81 °C |
Class | Specialty Monomers, Methacrylates |
Market | Acrylates |
Package | 190kg per drum, 900kg per IBC. Bulk |

Color (Pt-co), Hazen | 50 |
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Purity, %≥ | 99.5 |
Water Content, %≤ | 0.05 |
Vacidity (As Methacrylic Acid), %≤ | 0.02 |
Boiling Point | 182 – 192 °C (1013 hPa) |
Explosion limit | 1.20 %(V) |
Flashpoint | 64 °C |
Ignition temperature | 255 °C |
Melting point | -50 °C |
Vapor pressure < | 1 hPa (25 °C) |
Solubility < | 500 g/l soluble |
Storage | Store at +2°C to +8°C |
Assay (GC, area%) ≥ | 99.0 % (a/a) |
Package | 190kg per drum, 900kg per IBC. Bulk. |

Color (Pt-co), Hazen | 10 |
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Purity, %≥ | 99.0 |
Water Content, %≤ | 0.10 |
Vacidity (As Methacrylic Acid), %≤ | 0.02 |
Molecular Weight | 114.14 |
Melting point | -75 °C |
Boiling Point | 118-119 °C (lit.) |
Density | 0.917 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
Vapor pressure | 15 mm Hg ( 20 °C) |
Refractive Index | n20/D 1.413(lit.) |
Flashpoint | 60 °F |
Storage temp | 2-8°C |
Solubility | 5.1g/l |
Viscosity | 0.7mm2/s |
Package | 180kg per drum, 850kg per IBC. Bulk. |