Ethyl acrylate
- CAS NO. : 140-88-5
- CAT NO. : FO-BBL-0885
Physical State: Liquid (clear, colorless)
Color/Appearance: Colorless liquid with a pungent odor
Melting Point: −71 °C
Boiling Point: 99–100 °C
Density: 0.923 g/mL at 25 °C
Refractive Index: 1.401 at 20 °C
Vapor Pressure: ~29 mmHg at 25 °C
Flash Point: −3 °C (closed cup)
Solubility: Slightly soluble in water (≈20 g/L at 20 °C); miscible with most organic solvents (alcohol, ether, acetone)
Storage Conditions: Store in a cool, well-ventilated area, away from heat, light, and sources of ignition; inhibitor-stabilized to prevent polymerization
Molecular Formula: C₅H₈O₂
Molecular Weight: 100.12 g/mol