Butyl methacrylate (C8H14O2)

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Target: Butyl methacrylate
CAS: 97-88-1
Formula: C8H14O2
Approx. MW: 142.20
SMILES: C=C(C)C(=O)OCCCC
PubChem CID: 7354
Approx. carbons: C8

Butyl methacrylate structure

Properties

IUPAC name: butyl 2-methylprop-2-enoate
Common names: BUTYL METHACRYLATE; 97-88-1; N-Butyl methacrylate; butyl 2-methylprop-2-enoate; Butylmethacrylate; Butylmethacrylaat; Butyl 2-methacrylate; Butil metacrilato; 2-Methyl-butylacrylat; 2-Methyl-butylacrylaat
Molecular weight: 142.20
Exact mass: 142.10
InChIKey: SOGAXMICEFXMKE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Melting point: less than -58 °F (NTP, 1992)
Boiling point: 326.3 to 338.9 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992)
Density: 0.8975 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Less dense than water; will float

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FAQ

What is the chemical formula of Butyl methacrylate?

Butyl methacrylate has molecular formula C8H14O2. Molecular weight about 142.20 g·mol⁻¹.

What is the CAS number of Butyl methacrylate?

The CAS Registry Number for Butyl methacrylate is 97-88-1.

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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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