Acrylic acid

Acrylic-acid

Acrylic acid

Acrylic acid is a colorless liquid with a pungent, acrid odor. It is a carboxylic acid with the chemical formula CH2=CHCOOH. Acrylic acid is used in the production of a wide range of products, including plastics, resins, and adhesives. It is also used as an intermediate in the production of other chemicals, such as esters, amides, and amines.

Product CharacteristicsProduct Detail
CAS No79-10-7
FormulaC3H4O2
Molecular Weight72.07
SynonymsAcide acrylique;Acroleic acid;Ethylenecarboxylic acid;NSC 4765;Propenoicacid;Vinylformic acid;2-Propenoic acid;Glacial acrylic acid;Propenoic acid;Glacial Acrylic Acid (AA);
EINECS201-177-9
Density1.051 g/cm3
Melting Point14 `C, 287 K, 57`F
Boiling Point141 `C, 414 K, 286 `F
Flash Point68 `C (154 `F)
SolubilityMiscible with water
Appearanceclear, colorless liquid