Acrylic Acid (AA)

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Acrylic acid

Uses

Acrylic acid undergoes the typical reactions of a carboxylic acid. When reacted with an alcohol, it forms the corresponding ester. The esters and salts of acrylic acid are collectively known as acrylates. The most common alkyl esters of acrylic acid are methyl, butyl, ethyl, and 2-ethylhexyl acrylate. Another major use for acrylic acid is the manufacture of polyacrylates which are used as thickeners, dispersants and rheology controllers.

IUPAC Names

2-Propenoic acid; Acrylic Acid; acrylic acid glacial;

Common Names

2-Propenoic acid (9CI), Acroleic acid; AQUAPEARL E-200; Glacial Acrylic Acid; High Purity Acrylic Acid; Ethylenecarboxylic acid; Propenoic acid; prop-2-enoic acid

SANFRESH DK-200 VB; SANWET EA-100, Vinylformic acid

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CAS Number
79-10-7
EC Number
201-177-9
Chemical Formula
C3H4O2
US Custom Number
2916110000


Hazard Classification
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GHS07: Harmful
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GHS02: Flammable
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GHS05: Corrosive
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GHS09: Environmental Hazard