CAS #
79-41-4
HS #
29161300
Packaging
Drums/Totes/Bulk
Methacrylic Acid is a colorless, viscous liquid or crystalline solid with a sharp, unpleasant odor. It is an organic compound and a derivative of acrylic acid, distinguished by its additional methyl group. Methacrylic Acid is a reactive monomer that is widely used in the production of resins, plastics, and coatings due to its ability to polymerize easily. It is soluble in water and many organic solvents, making it highly versatile for various applications.
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Methacrylic Acid is used in a variety of industries. The paint and coatings industry relies on it to produce weather-resistant resins. The plastics sector uses it as a monomer for manufacturing PMMA (polymethyl methacrylate) and other copolymers. In adhesives and sealants, Methacrylic Acid improves bonding and durability. It is also used in the textiles industry for fabric treatments and in the healthcare sector for dental materials and medical adhesives.
Methacrylic Acid is primarily used as a monomer to produce polymers and copolymers, such as PMMA, which is widely used in transparent plastics and coatings. In paints and coatings, it provides weather resistance and gloss. It is a key ingredient in adhesives for high-performance bonding and structural strength. The textile industry uses it for enhancing fabric finishes and durability. Additionally, it is employed in healthcare for dental products, such as adhesives and restoratives, due to its strong bonding properties.
Methacrylic Acid is typically synthesized through the oxidation of isobutylene or as a byproduct of the hydrolysis of methacrylonitrile. The most common industrial method involves the oxidation of isobutylene or tert-butanol in the presence of a catalyst to form methacrolein, which is then further oxidized to produce Methacrylic Acid. The final product is purified through distillation to meet industrial-grade or high-purity requirements.
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