Identification
Name		Butyl methacrylate
Synonyms		2-Methyl-2-propenoic acid butyl ester; 2-Methyl butyl acrylate; BMA； Butyl 2-methacrylate； Butyl ester of methacrylic acid；
Molecular Structure
Molecular Formula		C8H14O2
Molecular Weight		142.20
CAS Registry Number		97-88-1
EINECS		202-615-1
Properties
Density		0.894
Melting point		-75 ºC
Boiling point		160-163 ºC
Refractive index		1.4225-1.4245
Flash point		41 ºC
Water solubility		3 g/L (20 ºC)
Safety Data
Hazard Symbols		Xi
Risk Codes		R10;R36/37/38;R43
Safety Description		S16-36/37/39-26
Transport Information		UN 2227

Uses of Butyl methacrylate:

Used as a polymer monomer, used in the production of modified plexiglass, transparent film, making paper, fabric, leather and other finishing agents and glazing agents, and used as a coating solvent. Used in the synthesis of plastics and organics.

Monomers for preparing polymers or copolymers. Used for the modification of plexiglass, and can be used as finishing agent, emulsifier, polish and deodorant for paper, leather and textiles. It can also be used as a solvent for paints and coatings, as a component of petroleum additives and binders.

Anti-hypertension; anti-angina pectoris.

Butyl methacrylate production method:

The esterification reaction of methacrylic acid and n-butanol is carried out under the catalysis of sulfuric acid, and then the finished product is obtained by salting out and rectification.