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Organic Chemicals

Ethyl Acrylate For Synthesis

RA000626 CAS 140-88-5 For Synthesis

Identity

Product code
RA000626
CAS number
140-88-5
Grade
For Synthesis
Purity
99%
Molecular formula
C5H8O2
Molecular weight
100.12

Classification

Applications
Organic Synthesis

Technical Data

Properties

PropertyValueUnit
Physical state at 20 °C Liquid —
Vapour pressure mm/Hg 29.3 mmHg mmHg
Vapour density 3.45 —
Density [g/cm3] 0.923 g/cm3 g/cm3
Relative density, liquid (water=1) 0.918 g/cm3 g/cm3
Solubility in water [% weight] Partially soluble in cold water —
Explosion limits - upper [%] 12.80 % %
Explosion limits -lower [%] 1.80 % %
Colour Colourless to Light yellow —
Odour Penetrating Lachrymator —
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] -72 °C °C
Auto-ignition temperature [°C] 355 °C °C
Flammability (solid, gas) Flammable —
Flash point [°C] -2 °C °C
Boiling point [°C] 99.4 °C °C
Vapour pressure [20°C] 41 hPa hPa

These are recorded catalogue property values. Product specification limits, where available, are listed under Specifications.

Specifications

ParameterSpecificationUnit Method
Appearance A clear Colourless liquid — —
Purity Min 99 % % GC
Density (d20°C/4°C) 0.921 - 0.924 — —
Refractive index (20°C; 589 nm) (20 °C) 1.4050 - 1.4070 — —

2 grades of this substance are listed. Each grade is a separate product with its own specifications, pack sizes and documents.

Packaging

Pack size SKU
500 mL RA000626-PK-500ML
2.5 L RA000626-PK-2.5L