Acrylic acid (C3H4O2)

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Target: Acrylic acid
CAS: 79-10-7
Formula: C3H4O2
Approx. MW: 72.06
SMILES: C=CC(=O)O
PubChem CID: 6581
Approx. carbons: C3

Acrylic acid structure

Properties

IUPAC name: prop-2-enoic acid
Common names: ACRYLIC ACID; 2-Propenoic acid; 79-10-7; prop-2-enoic acid; Propenoic acid; Vinylformic acid; Acroleic acid; Ethylenecarboxylic acid; Propene acid; Glacial acrylic acid
Molecular weight: 72.06
Exact mass: 72.02
InChIKey: NIXOWILDQLNWCW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Melting point: 55 °F (NTP, 1992)
Boiling point: 286 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992)
Density: 1.0497 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink

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FAQ

What is the chemical formula of Acrylic acid?

Acrylic acid has molecular formula C3H4O2. Molecular weight about 72.06 g·mol⁻¹.

What is the CAS number of Acrylic acid?

The CAS Registry Number for Acrylic acid is 79-10-7.

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References & tools

ChemicalHelper Reaction — AI retrosynthesis with optional library evidence.
PubChem — compound identifiers and structure depictions (NIH/NCBI).
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