Hexyl acrylate

Description

Hexyl acrylate · CAS 2499-95-8 · C9H16O2. UNII X0670P452A. Boiling Point: 188 °C; Melting Point: -45 °C; Flash Point: 68 °C c.c..

Identification

CAS Registry Number	2499-95-8
PubChem CID	17259
Molecular formula	C9H16O2
IUPAC name	hexyl prop-2-enoate
UNII (FDA)	X0670P452A

Computed Descriptors

Molecular Weight	156.22
XLogP3	3.4
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count	0
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count	2
Rotatable Bond Count	7
Exact Mass	156.115029749
Monoisotopic Mass	156.115029749
Topological Polar Surface Area	26.3
Heavy Atom Count	11
Formal Charge	0

Physical & Chemical Properties

Boiling Point	188 °C
Melting Point	-45 °C
Flash Point	68 °C c.c.
LogP	3.3

Physical description & handling notes

• Liquid
• Liquid; [ICSC] Colorless liquid; [MSDSonline]
• COLOURLESS LIQUID.
• Solubility in water, g/100ml: 0.04 (very poor)
• Relative density (water = 1): 0.9
• Relative vapor density (air = 1): 5.4

GHS Hazard Classification

Reported hazard statements	H315, H317, H319, H335, H411, H400 (49.1%), H410 (48.2%)

Documented Uses

• Used as a comonomer in polymers for adhesives and as a reactive diluent (viscosity index improver); [HSDB]
• COMONOMER, EG, FOR POLYMERS USED IN ADHESIVES
• REACTIVE DILUENT FOR USE AS A VISCOSITY INDEX IMPROVER
• TRANSESTERIFICATION OR ESTERIFICATION OF N-HEXYL ALCOHOL WITH EITHER METHYL ACRYLATE OR ACRYLIC ACID
• (1979) PROBABLY GREATER THAN 2.27X10+6 GRAMS
• (1981) PROBABLY GREATER THAN 2.27X10+6 GRAMS

Synonyms

Hexyl acrylate; 2499-95-8; n-Hexyl acrylate; 2-PROPENOIC ACID, HEXYL ESTER; Ageflex n-HA; Hexyl 2-propenoate; Acrylic acid, hexyl ester; DTXSID5022194; NSC-11786; X0670P452A; DTXCID702194; RefChem:146331; 219-698-5; hexyl prop-2-enoate; n-Hexylacrylate; Acrylic Acid Hexyl Ester

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the CAS number and molecular formula of Hexyl acrylate?

CAS 2499-95-8; molecular formula C9H16O2; molecular weight — g/mol.

What other names is Hexyl acrylate known by?

Hexyl acrylate, 2499-95-8, n-Hexyl acrylate, 2-PROPENOIC ACID, HEXYL ESTER, Ageflex n-HA, Hexyl 2-propenoate.

Is Hexyl acrylate classified as hazardous?

Hazard statements reported: H315, H317, H319, H335, H411.

What are the key physical properties of Hexyl acrylate?

Boiling Point: 188 °C; Melting Point: -45 °C; Flash Point: 68 °C c.c.; LogP: 3.3.

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