Ethyl methacrylate

• CAT Number: R069431
• CAS Number: 97-63-2
• Molecular Formula: C6H10O2
• Molecular Weight: 114.14
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: Ethyl methacrylate inhibited with 15ppm MeHQ
• Storage: RT
• IUPAC Name: ethyl 2-methylprop-2-enoate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C6H10O2/c1-4-8-6(7)5(2)3/h2,4H2,1,3H3
• InChIKey: SUPCQIBBMFXVTL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CCOC(=O)C(=C)C

Ethyl methacrylate (CAT: R069431) is a versatile acrylic monomer widely utilized in polymer chemistry, coatings, adhesives, and plastics manufacturing. Distinguished by its ester functional group and reactive vinyl double bond, EMA readily polymerizes to form durable, transparent polymers with excellent flexibility, weather resistance, and adhesion properties. Polymers derived from EMA find extensive applications in paints, varnishes, textiles, and dental materials due to their clarity, toughness, and compatibility with various additives. As an essential building block in copolymer formulations, ethyl methacrylate enables chemists and materials scientists to develop tailored solutions with precise mechanical and chemical properties suited for diverse industrial, medical, and consumer applications.