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2-METHYL 2-PROPENOIC ACID [1 record]

Record 1 2011-02-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
C4H6O2
formula, see observation
CH2=C(CH3)-COOH
formula, see observation
H2C:C(CH3)COOH
formula, see observation
79-41-4
CAS number
OBS

Easily polymerized, colorless liquid melting at 15-16°C; soluble in water and most organic solvents; used to make water-soluble polymers and as a chemical intermediate.

OBS

2-methylprop-2-enoic acid: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry) for the systematic name.

OBS

methacrylic acid: part of the Ingredient Disclosure List of the Hazardous Products Act (Registration SOR/88-64, December 31, 1987).

OBS

Also known under the commercial designation UN 2531.

OBS

Chemical formula: C4H6O2 or CH2=C(CH3)-COOH or H2C:C(CH3)COOH

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C4H6O2
formula, see observation
CH2=C(CH3)-COOH
formula, see observation
H2C:C(CH3)COOH
formula, see observation
79-41-4
CAS number
OBS

acide 2-méthylprop-2-énoïque : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée) pour le nom systématique.

OBS

acide méthacrylique : fait partie de la Liste de divulgation des ingrédients de la Loi sur les produits dangereux (du Canada; enr. DORS s/88-64, 31 déc. 1987).

OBS

Formule chimique : C4H6O2 ou CH2=C(CH3)-COOH ou H2C:C(CH3)COOH

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
C4H6O2
formula, see observation
CH2=C(CH3)-COOH
formula, see observation
H2C:C(CH3)COOH
formula, see observation
79-41-4
CAS number
OBS

Líquido incoloro soluble en agua y en la mayoría de disolventes orgánicos. Muy tóxico e irritante.

OBS

Fórmula química: C4H6O2 o CH2=C(CH3)-COOH or H2C:C(CH3)COOH

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